Surface Construction from Planar Contours,

Abstract

Many scientific and technical endeavors require the reconstruction of a three-dimensional solid from a collection of two-dimensional contours. One method for this reconstruction involves a procedure whereby individual pairs of contours are mapped together to form triangular surface patches. In this paper, we present an algorithm which not only handles mapping situations of simple, closed contours but also mappings of multiple contours per plane and partial contour mappings. Also included is a discussion of the algorithm's limitations and heuristics. Keywords: Surface construction; Surface triangulation; Planar contours.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA163610

Entities

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  • Michael Zyda
  • Patrick G. Hogan

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Algorithms
  • Boundaries
  • Cartography
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Science
  • Construction
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Graphics
  • Information Science
  • Military Research
  • North Carolina
  • Recognition
  • Research Facilities
  • Three Dimensional
  • Triangulation
  • Two Dimensional

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