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NURBS Volume for Modelling Complex Objects

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Volume Graphics

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Geometric modelling of objects is one of the main research issues in computer graphics. 3D solid objects are traditionally represented by their surface boundaries. To construct free-form boundaries, Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline (NURBS) curves and surfaces are widely used in various modelling systems. NURBS has become the de facto industry standard for the representation, design and data exchange of geometric information processed by computers. Its excellent mathematical and algorithmic properties, combined with successful industrial applications, have contributed to the enormous popularity of NURBS.

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  1. Zhongke Wu
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  2. Hock Soon Seah
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  1. Department of Computer Science, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, SA2 8PP, Swansea, UK

    Min Chen BSc, PhD

  2. Department of Computer Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 11794, Stony Brook, NY, USA

    Arie E. Kaufman BSc, MSc, PhD

  3. Insight Therapeutics, TOR Systems, Hasivim 7, PO Box 7779, 49170, Petach Tikva, Israel

    Roni Yagel BSc, MSc, PhD

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Wu, Z., Seah, H.S., Lin, F. (2000). NURBS Volume for Modelling Complex Objects. In: Chen, M., Kaufman, A.E., Yagel, R. (eds) Volume Graphics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0737-8_9

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