By
David Rogers, The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.
Description
The latest from a computer graphics pioneer, An Introduction to NURBS is the ideal resource for anyone seeking a theoretical and
practical understanding of these very important curves and surfaces. Beginning with Bézier curves, the book develops a lucid explanation
of NURBS curves, then does the same for surfaces, consistently stressing important shape design properties and the capabilities of each
curve and surface type. Throughout, it relies heavily on illustrations and fully worked examples that will help you grasp key NURBS concepts
and deftly apply them in your work. Supplementing the lucid, point-by-point instructions are illuminating accounts of the history of
NURBS, written by some of its most prominent figures.
Whether you write your own code or simply want deeper insight into how your
computer graphics application works, An Introduction to NURBS will enhance and extend your knowledge to a degree unmatched by any other
resource.
Included in series
The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics
Audience:
Computer graphics professionals and CAD designers of all kinds, including: engineering designers, architectural engineers, professionals
in engineering, scientific visualization, animation, and game development.
