Fast Generation of 3D City Models 84
FleaPlus writes "New Scientist and UC Berkeley News report on research by Avideh Zakhor and Christian Früh on rapidly and automatically generating photo-realistic 3D models (coral cache) of city environments. This is reminiscent of research mentioned here in March, although the approach is rather different. Applications for areas like urban planning, entertainment, emergency response, and the military are discussed. Zakhor's group is also working on 4D systems, to allow for recording of events over time as moving 3D models."
Re:SGI? (Score:1, Insightful)
Re:Flight Simulator (Score:1, Insightful)
This way when you crash your virtual air-liner into an occupied landmark structure you'll be able to accurately determine which floor, even witch windows, will be hit as you commit you're holy jihad and make your way to the company of 72 (isn't 42 enough?) virgins.
Re:That's what they claim... (Score:3, Insightful)
I still prefer Dali though ...
Re:That's what they claim... (Score:2, Insightful)
I guess it is in the eye of the beholder. I see disjointed garbage.