SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 14, 2025lobste.rs

Simulating Jupiter

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A new technique for creating realistic gas giant animations without computational fluid dynamics has been developed. The method uses custom flowfields, velocity textures, and shader-based integration to simulate complex atmospheric patterns like cyclones, jets, and storms. This approach offers high visual fidelity and performance, rendering a full 1024x1024 planet in under 0.5ms, making it suitable for real-time applications in games and visual effects.

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