Re: Driving Simulator

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Graham (graham++at++beast.asd.sgi.com)
Wed, 18 Dec 1996 21:18:00 -0800

Why not use faces that emitt light (in multigen lingo: give the face(s) a
unique material code with "emissive" properties) on the road signs to emulate
the reflectivity of the signs. This should have both effects: making the signs
stand out more, thereby maximizing legibility and faking the reflectivity.

Some thoughts,

Grambo

On Dec 18, 1:38pm, Dale Olson wrote:
> Subject: Driving Simulator
> I am working on an opportunity to upgrade a driving simulator and the
customer
> is particularly interested in rendering fidelity of the roadway signs. Does
> anyone know any tips/tricks for maximizing legibility at a distance and/or
> modeling the reflective properties of the sign lettering?
>
> The customer is currently using an old Star Technologies image generator with
> separate high intensity slide projectors with gymballed mirrors to project
the
> signs.
>
> If we can get textured polygons to look as good as the projected images, the
> Onyx2 sale is a done deal!
>
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