3D Scan Conversion of CSG Models into Distance Volumes

A distance volume is a volume dataset where the value stored at each voxel is the shortest distance to the surface of the object being represented by the volume. Distance volumes are a useful representation in a number of computer graphics applications. In this paper we present a technique for generating a distance volume with sub-voxel accuracy from one type of geometric model, a Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) model consisting of superellipsoid primitives. The distance volume is generated in a two step process. The first step calculates the shortest distance to the CSG model at a set of points within a narrow band around the evaluated surface. Additionally, a second set of points, labeled the zero set, which lies on the CSG model's surface are computed. A point in the zero set is associated with each point in the narrow band. Once the narrow band and zero set are calculated, a Fast Marching Method is employed to propagate the shortest distance and closest point information ou...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: VVS
• Authors: David E. Breen, Sean Mauch, Ross T. Whitaker
• Keywords: Csg Models, Distance Volumes, Shortest Distance, Visualization, VVS 1998