Skew Matrix Software announces osgTDS v1.0 product release
Louisville, Colorado, March 23, 2007
Skew Matrix Software in conjunction with Computer Graphics Systems Development Corporation (CGSD) and Andes Computer Engineering is pleased to announce the release of osgTDS v1.0. osgTDS is a cross-platform open source implementation of CGSD's real-time terrain deformation software (TDS) algorithm, which is compatible with OpenSceneGraph v1.2. osgTDS allows OpenSceneGraph-based applications to modify terrain databases at load time to seamlessly conform to building model elevations and other geometric entities.
Flight simulators use large-scale terrain databases and building models to simulate a real-world environment. For an accurate and visually acceptable simulation, the elevation data of the terrain, as well as the building models, must be both accurate and precisely correlated.
Model elevations are often acquired with extreme accuracy. However, the elevation data used to create the corresponding terrain database is often inadequately sampled or based on outdated measurements. As a result, mismatches occur between model elevations and the corresponding terrain elevation at the model location. These mismatches result in buildings that appear to float above or sink into the terrain.
osgTDS corrects these mismatches at database load time by adding a correction to the terrain in the vicinity of the mismatched building models. The corrections are natural in appearance, conform seamlessly to the base of the building models, and preserve existing terrain features.
osgTDS eliminates the need to compromise the accurately measured building elevation by translating the building model up or down to fit the terrain. osgTDS also eliminates the need for any time-consuming offline terrain database modifications.
Skew Matrix Software was subcontracted by Andes Computer Engineering to assist in the development and testing of the osgTDS product, produce the osgTDS User's Manual, and create the OpenSceneGraph Quick Start Guide.
About the Company
Skew Matrix Software LLC provides 3D graphics services, such as software development, developer training, and technical writing and editing. Skew Matrix Software specializes in 3D graphics software development using OpenGL and OpenSceneGraph.
To download the osgTDS source code and User's Manual
Web: http://www.andesengineering.com/Projects/TDS/