An advanced ray-tracing technique for computing luminances in unempty spaces is presented. The method is a hybrid of finite element analysis and Monte Carlo techniques. Interreflection between specular surfaces of complex geometries can be computed to any desired accuracy. Applications to synthetic imaging for lighting design are highlighted.
BT - Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society C1 -Lighting Systems Group
C2 - LBL-23042 CN - LBL-23042 LA - eng M1 - 1 N2 -An advanced ray-tracing technique for computing luminances in unempty spaces is presented. The method is a hybrid of finite element analysis and Monte Carlo techniques. Interreflection between specular surfaces of complex geometries can be computed to any desired accuracy. Applications to synthetic imaging for lighting design are highlighted.
PY - 1987 SP - 80 EP - 91 T2 - Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society TI - A New Technique for Computer Simulation of Illuminated Spaces VL - 17 ER -