Pyramid Algorithms: A Dynamic Programming Approach to Curves and Surfaces for Geometric Modeling

By Ron Goldman

Book Overview

Pyramid Algorithms presents a unique approach to understanding, analyzing, and computing the most common polynomial and spline curve and surface schemes used in computer-aided geometric design, employing a dynamic programming method based on recursive pyramids.The recursive pyramid approach offers the distinct advantage of revealing the entire structure of algorithms, as well as relationships between them, at a glance. This book-the only one built around this approach-is certain to change the way you think about CAGD and the way you perform it, and all it requires is a basic background in calculus and linear algebra, and simple programming skills.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558603549
• ISBN13: 9781558603547
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.6" x 9.6"