Ocean Wave Simulation

This project simulates an ocean surface using OpenGL with GLUT. It generates various types of waves based on predefined parameters and renders them in a 3D environment.The project uses sine waves to simulate the ocean surface

Features

• Simulates different types of waves:
  • Stormy waves
  • Large, rolling waves
  • Choppy, wind-generated waves
  • Medium waves with varying direction
• Allows navigation within the 3D environment:
  • Arrow keys for rotation
  • WASD keys for movement
  • Plus and minus keys for zooming
• Real-time rendering using OpenGL

Files

• main.cpp: Contains the main program code.
• wave.h: Header file defining classes for waves and ocean simulation.
• spectrum.txt: Text file containing parameters for generating wave spectra.

Requirements

• C++ compiler
• OpenGL
• GLUT

Usage

To compile and run the ocean wave simulation, follow these steps:

1. Compile the main.cpp file with the following command:

   g++ main.cpp -o ocean_simulation -lfftw3 -lglut -lGL -lGLU

   This command compiles the source code and generates an executable named ocean_simulation.

2. Run the compiled executable:

   ./ocean_simulation

   This command executes the compiled program, launching the ocean wave simulation.

3. Use the following controls to navigate within the simulation:

   • Arrow keys: Rotate the view.
   • WASD keys: Move the camera.
   • Plus (+) and minus (-) keys: Zoom in and out.

Future Work

• Add fft and gpu support
• use gestner and try different wave generating algorithms

Enjoy exploring the simulated ocean environment!