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    • Computer Graphics
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Background:

    • Real-time rendering of large-scale vector maps on terrain involves displaying numerous polylines and polygons.
    • This complexity can lead to performance issues, including increased latency and reduced interactivity in virtual environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a map simplification technique for efficient real-time rendering.
    • To reduce the computational load and improve the display and manipulation of vector maps in virtual environments.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel map simplification algorithm is proposed.
    • The algorithm processes vector map data, specifically polylines and polygons, to reduce geometric complexity.

    Main Results:

    • The simplification approach allows for more efficient rendering of large-scale vector maps.
    • Significant reduction in latency was observed during the display and manipulation of simplified maps.
    • The method maintains map integrity while reducing data volume.

    Conclusions:

    • Map simplification is an effective strategy for optimizing real-time rendering of complex vector data.
    • The proposed method enhances the performance of virtual environments utilizing large-scale geographic information.