Re: Clouds

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Angus Dorbie (dorbie++at++sgi.com)
Thu, 04 Feb 1999 18:48:11 -0800

Yes it can be done but it requires lots of effort.

Marconi did a great scud layer effect a while back on Reality Engine.
Basically a bunch of billboarded cloud polys they faded in around the
eye and as you entered the scud layer.

Cheers,Angus.

Allen Rowe wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> We have a requirement for the ability to simulate flying in and out of
> clouds. I am not talking about transition up into a cloud layer, but
> actually simulating "puffy" clouds which the pilot could fly in and out of.
>
> Has anyone done any work in this area, can it be done/modeled???
>
> Allen Rowe
> Veridian Engineering
>
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