Flight Simulation of Flocking Geese Using Particle Set Animation

Cathryn J Polinsky '99

What are particle systems?

"Particle systems" is a term that describes an animation techique that uses particles instead of surfaces to render images. A system is made up of a group of particles that have a set of properties and behavioral rules that determine where the particle is drawn.

Properities of particles can include:
    Age
    Color
    Lifetime
    Opacity
    Position
    Shape
    Size
    Transparency
    Velocity

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