Pyramid Algorithms A Dynamic Programming Approach to Curves and Surfaces for Geometric Modeling

"Ron Goldman is a leading expert who knows the fundamental concepts and their interconnectedness, as well as the small details. The elegance of the writing and of the methods used to present the material allows us to get a deep understanding of the central concepts of CAGD. In its simplicity and pure beauty, the theory indeed resembles the pyramids." Helmut Pottman, Vienna University of Technology Pyramid Algorithms presents a unique approach to understanding, analyzing, and computing the most common polynomial and spline curve and surface schemes used in computer-aided geometric design, employing a dynamic programming method based on recursive pyramids. The recursive pyramid approach offers the distinct advantage of revealing the entire structure of algorithms, as well as relationships between them, at a glance. This bookthe only one built around this approachis certain to change the way you think about CAGD and the way you perform it, and all it requires is a basic background in calculus and linear algebra, and simple programming skills. Features: *Written by one of the world's most eminent CAGD researchers *Designed for use as both a professional reference and a textbook, and addressed to computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, theoreticians, and students alike *Includes chapters on Bezier curves and surfaces, B-splines, blossoming, and multi-sided Bezier patches *Relies on an easily understood notation, and concludes each section with both practical and theoretical exercises that enhance and elaborate upon the discussion in the text *Foreword by Professor Helmut Pottmann, Vienna University of TechnologyGoldman, Ron is the author of 'Pyramid Algorithms A Dynamic Programming Approach to Curves and Surfaces for Geometric Modeling' with ISBN 9781558603547 and ISBN 1558603549.