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A Method for Visualizing Multivolume Data and Functionally Defined Surfaces Using GPUs

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A method for visualizing multivolume data and functionally defined surface using graphics processing units is proposed. The method provides visualization of a large number of volumes, a complex of semi-transparent and functionally defined objects, of complex semi-transparent volumes, including intersections of volumes in constructive solid modeling. Simultaneous rendering of different volumes is more difficult than rendering of a single volume, because both intersecting and blending operations are required. Functionally defined surfaces are well suited for embedding external objects into volumes.

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Vyatkin, S.I., Dolgovesov, B.S. A Method for Visualizing Multivolume Data and Functionally Defined Surfaces Using GPUs. Optoelectron.Instrument.Proc. 57, 141–148 (2021). https://doi.org/10.3103/S875669902102014X

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