Title :
Building models with implicit surfaces
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Calgary Univ., Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Implicit surfaces are defined, and the problem of producing pictures of them is examined. The steps involved in building models using the implicit method are explained. The advantages of the implicit approach over the usual parametric approach are discussed.<>
Keywords :
solid modelling; computer graphics; implicit surfaces; modelling; Buildings; Computer graphics; Rough surfaces; Shape control; Skeleton; Space heating; Surface cleaning; Surface roughness; TV; Watches;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
