Approximate conversion of rational splines (Q1262691)
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Approximate conversion of rational splines (English)
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1989
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During exchange of data between different geometric modeling systems, approximate conversions of rational Bézier and B-spline curves and surfaces to lower degree integral B-spline representations are required. Accurate such conversions are required in many modeling environments. The aim of the present paper is to establish an algorithm to approximate non-uniform rational B-spline curves with non-uniform integral B-spline curves of lower degree, which guarantees a prescribed accuracy. A derivation of global error bounds necessary in verifying accurate approximation at all points is presented. The author presents several illustrative examples and recommendations for further research.
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degree reduction
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knot refinement
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rational Bézier curves and surfaces
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exchange of data
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geometric modeling
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B-spline curves and surfaces
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conversions
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algorithm
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non-uniform rational B-spline curves
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non-uniform integral B-spline curves
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global error bounds
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