Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics

by Robert Bridson

Overview

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.

Highlights of the Second Edition

• New chapters on level sets and vortex methods
• Emphasizes hybrid particle–voxel methods, now the industry standard approach
• Covers the latest algorithms and techniques, including: fluid surface reconstruction from particles; accurate, viscous free surfaces for buckling, coiling, and rotating liquids; and enhanced turbulence for smoke animation
• Adds new discussions on meshing, particles, and vortex methods

The book changes the order of topics as they appeared in the first edition to make more sense when reading the first time through. It also contains several updates by distilling author Robert Bridson’s experience in the visual effects industry to highlight the most important points in fluid simulation. It gives you an understanding of how the components of fluid simulation work as well as the tools for creating your own animations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482232837
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/25/2015
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

THE BASICS. The Equations of Fluids. Overview of Numerical Simulation. Advection Algorithms. Level Set Geometry. Making Fluids Incompressible. Smoke. Particle Methods. MORE TYPES OF FLUIDS. Water. Fire. Viscous Fluids. MORE ALGORITHMS. Turbulence. Shallow Water. Ocean Modeling. Vortex Methods. Coupling Fluids and Solids. Background. Derivations.

Editorial Reviews

courses strong in fluid simulation will find this a key reference for practitioners in this field, offering tips on the math of simulations, advanced techniques in the field, and implementation of ID and other models. From using particles to track secondary fields to identifying boundary conditions, it's a technical resource suitable for college-level computer and science libraries alike." -The Bookwatch, December 2008

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