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    Area of Science:

    • Computer Graphics
    • Material Science
    • Statistical Analysis

    Background:

    • Data-driven Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) models are increasingly common, but their raw data offers limited functionality for graphical applications.
    • Efficiently utilizing measured material data in graphics remains a challenge due to data complexity and limited analytical tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel method for analyzing BRDFs using directional statistics.
    • To improve the handling, exploration, computation, and storage of measured material data, particularly for isotropic materials.
    • To demonstrate the practical applications of this statistical analysis in computer graphics.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted a statistical analysis of both analytical BRDF models and measured materials from the MERL database.
    • Utilized directional statistics and spherical moments to characterize visual appearance aspects of BRDFs.
    • Derived descriptive measures from spherical moments to enhance BRDF data utility.

    Main Results:

    • Different visual appearance aspects correlate with distinct spherical moments.
    • Developed several descriptive measures facilitating BRDF data usage.
    • Successfully applied the derived measures in gamut mapping, BRDF/SVBRDF reconstruction, and importance sampling for measured materials.
    • Demonstrated potential for categorizing surface reflectance types.

    Conclusions:

    • Directional statistics offer an efficient and compact method for analyzing and utilizing measured BRDF data.
    • The proposed descriptive measures enhance the practical application of BRDFs in various graphical contexts.
    • This approach provides a robust framework for understanding and manipulating surface reflectance properties.