Convergence analysis on a second order algorithm for orthogonal projection onto curves (Q2333415)

Summary: Regarding the point projection and inversion problem, a classical algorithm for orthogonal projection onto curves and surfaces has been presented by \textit{S.-M. Hu} and \textit{J. Wallner} [Comput. Aided Geom. Des. 22, No. 3, 251--260 (2005; Zbl 1205.65086)]. The objective of this paper is to give a convergence analysis of the projection algorithm. On the point projection problem, we give a formal proof that it is second order convergent and independent of the initial value to project a point onto a planar parameter curve. Meantime, for the point inversion problem, we then give a formal proof that it is third order convergent and independent of the initial value.