Overview

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the fields Geometric Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, and Scientific Visualization, or Computer-Aided Geometric Design. Leading international experts have contributed, thus creating a one-of-a-kind collection of authoritative articles.

There are chapters outlining basic theory in tutorial style, as well as application-oriented articles. Aspects which are covered include:

• Historical outline
• Curve and surface methods
• Scientific Visualization
• Implicit methods
• Reverse engineering

This book is meant to be a reference text for researchers in the field as well as an introduction to graduate students wishing to get some exposure to this subject.