Optimizing 3D Model Visualization over Wireless Networks for Responsive Web Applications

Abstract

In the era of interactive experience and immersive technology, rendering 3D model in responsive web applications must be made efficient, especially over wireless networks with varying bandwidth and latency restrictions. Older platforms, in particular, tend to have a hard time rendering high compression rate 3D polylines (such as point clouds and geometric meshes) that result from sophisticated processes such as LiDAR scanning, digital photogrammetry, and reverse engineering. Such models are getting larger and more detailed and can put heavy computing pressure on rendering engines and network transmissions. In this paper, we present a lightweight, low-cost 3D visualization framework for web-based application based on the procedural modeling. The Engine is based on MATLAB and makes use of rule-based algorithms for the generation of 3D structures, and an own CGA (Computer Generated Architecture) module, which allows dynamic geometry creation. Our approach efficiently preprocesses and streams 3D data, enhancing its rendering quality and user experience. In addition, it overcomes the restrictions in existing visualization pipelines through adaptive rendering according to client-side capabilities and network conditions. The developed system is a precursor to web-based GIS, CAD and remote visualization in low resource environments.