Computational Geometry in C

Joseph O'Rourke (Olin Professor of Computer Science, Smith College, Massachusetts)

Computational Geometry in C
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
13 October 1998
Pages
392
ISBN
9780521649766

Computational Geometry in C

Joseph O'Rourke (Olin Professor of Computer Science, Smith College, Massachusetts)

This is the newly revised and expanded edition of a popular introduction to the design and implementation of geometry algorithms arising in areas such as computer graphics, robotics, and engineering design. The basic techniques used in computational geometry are all covered: polygon triangulations, convex hulls, Voronoi diagrams, arrangements, geometric searching, and motion planning. The self-contained treatment presumes only an elementary knowledge of mathematics, but reaches topics on the frontier of current research, making it a useful reference for practitioners at all levels. The second editon contains material on several new topics, such as randomized algorithms for polygon triangulation, planar point location, 3D convex hull construction, intersection algorithms for ray-segment and ray-triangle, and point-in-polyhedron. A new ‘Sources’ chapter points to supplemental literature for readers needing more information on any topic. A novel aspect of the book is the inclusion of working C code for many of the algorithms, with discussion of practical implementation issues. The code in this new edition is significantly improved from the first edition (more efficient and more robust), and four new routines are included. Java versions for this new edition are also available. All code is accessible from the book’s Web site (http://cs.smith.edu/orourke/) or by anonymous ftp.

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