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Rational B-splines

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Geometric Modeling

Part of the book series: Computer Graphics — Systems and Applications ((COMPUTER GRAPH.))

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We give an introduction to rational B-splines together with a critical evaluation of their potential for industrial applications.

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  1. Computer Science Dept, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 85287-5406, USA

    Gerald Farin

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  1. Fachbereich Informatik, Universität Kaiserslautern, Postfach 3049, W-6750, Kaiserslautern, Germany

    Hans Hagen

  2. Hewlett Packard GmbH, Postfach 1430, W-7030, Böblingen, Germany

    Dieter Roller

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Farin, G. (1991). Rational B-splines. In: Hagen, H., Roller, D. (eds) Geometric Modeling. Computer Graphics — Systems and Applications. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76404-2_5

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