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Geometric modeling of curves using weighted linear and circular segments

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This paper presents a method for geometric modeling of curves. Linear and circular segments with weight functions are used for curve design. Similar weight functions are used for smoothing and interpolation. The curve can be composed of consecutive linear and circular segments with smoothing at knots. If an interpolating curve is necessary, then weighted linear and circular segments are used for blending. Smoothness of the designed curve depends on the chosen weight function. It is possible to design the curve of variable smoothness using different weight functions.

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  1. Robotics Research Laboratory, Byelorussian Polytechnic Institute, F. Scorina Avenue 65, Building 11, 220027, Minsk, Republic of Belarus'

    Alexander P. Pobegailo

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Pobegailo, A.P. Geometric modeling of curves using weighted linear and circular segments. The Visual Computer 8, 241–245 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01900659

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