Algorithms for Smooth and Deformable Surfaces in Three Dimensions
Cheng, Holun
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Description
Title
Algorithms for Smooth and Deformable Surfaces in Three Dimensions
Author(s)
Cheng, Holun
Issue Date
2002
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Edelsbrunner, Herbert
Department of Study
Computer Science
Discipline
Computer Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Computer Science
Language
eng
Abstract
We develop an algorithm and software for the construction and visualization of the skin surface in 3D in various ways, namely, a parametric representation, static and dynamic triangulations. The triangulation algorithm is guaranteed to terminate with a high quality triangle mesh. In our investigation, geometric properties of the skin serve as the foundation of our proofs and insights for the algorithms. The proofs can be extended to the meshing of other low degree surfaces, such as NURBS. The surfaces created by the software bring stability in finite element methods and visualization of molecular structures to scientists.
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