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Pyramid algorithms: a dynamic programming approach to curves and surfaces

Book information

Publisher
Morgan Kaufmann
Year
2002
ISBN
1558603549, 9781558603547, 9780080515472
Open Library ID
OL22477842M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
3 MB (3303552 bytes)
Series
The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics
Edition
1st
Pages
572\572
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

Pyramid Algorithms presents a unique approach to understanding, analyzing, and computing the most common polynomial and spline curve and surface schemes used in computer-aided geometric design, employing a dynamic programming method based on recursive pyramids. The recursive pyramid approach offers the distinct advantage of revealing the entire structure of algorithms, as well as relationships between them, at a glance. This book-the only one built around this approach-is certain to change the way you think about CAGD and the way you perform it, and all it requires is a basic background in calculus and linear algebra, and simple programming skills. * Written by one of the world's most eminent CAGD researchers * Designed for use as both a professional reference and a textbook, and addressed to computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, theoreticians, and students alike * Includes chapters on Bezier curves and surfaces, B-splines, blossoming, and multi-sided Bezier patches * Relies on an easily understood notation, and concludes each section with both practical and theoretical exercises that enhance and elaborate upon the discussion in the text * Foreword by Professor Helmut Pottmann, Vienna University of Technology

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