Roller Coaster

Description

This was the third project in the computer graphics course at the UW Madison. The purpose of this project was to get some practice with curves and orientation. To do this, we where to build a "Train" which became more like a roller coaster. Given a set of control points, each of which had an orientation, we where required to construct a train track that followed the points. We then had to add a train that would move along the track using parameterizatin, and arc-length parameterization. Anything else was optional. I chose to add simple physics to make it even more like a roller coaster. I also allowed the user to "ride" the train by placing the cameral on the track.

Challenges

There where some substantial challenges in this assignment due to the time constraints. We where given about three weeks to finish the entire project. Once the track was constructed and arc-length parameterization was implemented, the train and the physics were very simple to add.

Results