Title :
Procedurally representing lofted surfaces
Author :
Filip, Daniel J. ; Ball, Thomas W.
Author_Institution :
Rasna Corp., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
The use of tensor-product B-spline surfaces to construct lofted surfaces is discussed. It is shown that several problems must be overcome if tensor-product B-splines are to represent complex lofted surfaces. A method that seems to satisfy all the necessary requirements for parametrically describing such a surface is given. It uses a novel type of surface implemented in a production design system.<>
Keywords :
computational geometry; computer graphics; splines (mathematics); lofted surfaces; tensor-product B-spline surfaces; Automation; Computer graphics; Geometry; Merging; Piecewise linear techniques; Production systems; Space technology; Spline; Surface fitting; Surface reconstruction;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
