Function-based web visualisation

Abstract

One of the 3D web visualisation methods is based on model transmission where 3D objects are rendered at the client computers while the models are transmitted over the Internet together with other communication data. However, when large models are transmitted, it may be prohibitive for efficient web visualisation due to the bandwidth limitation of Internet. This deficiency can be eliminated by employing function-based shape modelling where complex geometric objects are defined by relatively small formulae.