Voxel Based Terrain Simulation in Unity 3D

Abstract

This thesis aims to summarise the theory and implementation of voxel generation and give real-world demonstrations of these concepts in Unity (ver. 2022.12). Both simulations and video games can use Voxels for terrain representation. A great real-world example of this is Minecraft[3] which uses Voxels for world visualization. World creation can be based on a Voxel grid with the combination of Perlin noise[16] that allows for the automation of the procedural map generation process. Furthermore, the noise allows us to specify what will happen based on their values to create procedural generation. These advanced techniques include chunking[19], and meshing, to demonstrate an efficient way for procedural map generation. This project aims to create a 3D Terrain based on Perlin noise with different types of voxels and associated biomes. The concept described and presented are intended to showcase the majority of the author’s thought process and research required to deliver these concepts.