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Visual tool for demonstrating surface curvature
Author(s) -
Tuohy Séamus T.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0542(1997)5:1<21::aid-cae3>3.0.co;2-4
Subject(s) - surface (topology) , parametric surface , curvature , osculating circle , computer graphics (images) , computer science , computer graphics , visualization , parametric statistics , ruled surface , plane (geometry) , graphics , artificial intelligence , geometry , mathematics , statistics
In this article, we demonstrate a computer tool for teaching surface curvature. Through the display of parametric derivatives, surface normals, surface curvature, and other intrinsic surface properties (such as the osculating plane), the user can explore complex surface shape using interactive graphics and advanced visualization. An illustration of the system is provided to demonstrate how the concept of surface shape can be displayed in a clear and intelligible manner. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 5: 21–27, 1997