Title Implicit curves and surfaces : mathematics, data structures and algorithms / Abel J.P. Gomes [and others]

Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 351 pages) : illustrations (some color) Contents Part 1 Mathematics and Data Structures -- Mathematical Fundamentals -- Spatial Data Structures -- Part II Sampling Methods -- Root Isolation Methods -- Interval Arithmetic -- Root Finding Methods -- Part III Reconstruction and Polygonisation -- Continuation Methods -- Spatial Partitioning Methods -- Implicit Surface Fitting -- Part IV Designing Complex Implicit Surface Models -- Skeletal Implicit Modelling Techniques -- Natural Phenomenae-I Static Modelling -- Natural Phenomenae-II Animation -- Index -- References Summary Implicit techniques are a powerful tool that make it easier to describe smooth, intricate, and articulatable shapes via blending and solid geometry, and are becoming the technique of choice in an increasing number of graphics applications. The mathematics, computational methods and data structures, as well as the algorithms required to render implicit curves and surfaces form the central theme of this book. The increasing importance of implicit objects in geometric modelling stems from the advantages these give over traditional modelling methods; the use of implicit techniques can help simplify complex actions such as point membership classification, which enables the detection of collisions in virtual environments and computer game scenarios. Graduate students, researchers and developers in computer graphics, geometric modelling, virtual reality and computer games will find this an excellent resource and reference source for modelling and rendering complex geometric objects. The book can also be used as a core textbook for graduate level courses on implicit geometric modelling Analysis computertechnieken computer techniques computergrafie computer graphics simulatiemodellen simulation models wiskunde mathematics computerwetenschappen computer sciences numerieke methoden numerical methods gegevensstructuren data structures algebra Information and Communication Technology (General) Informatie- en communicatietechnologie (algemeen) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Implicit functions. Computer graphics -- Mathematics Curves on surfaces. Geometrical models -- Computer simulation Implicit functions. Computer graphics -- Mathematics. Curves on surfaces. Geometrical models -- Computer simulation. Informatique. Computer graphics -- Mathematics Curves on surfaces Geometrical models -- Computer simulation Implicit functions Form Electronic book Author Gomes, Abel J. P. (Abel Joao Padrao) ISBN 9781848824065 1848824068 1280382856 9781280382857 9781848824058 184882405X 9786613560766 6613560766

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