Showing papers in "IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications in 1981"
TL;DR: A new and powerful family of parametric shapes is introduced that extends the basic quadric surfaces and solids, yielding a variety of useful forms.
Abstract: A new and powerful family of parametric shapes extends the basic quadric surfaces and solids, yielding a variety of useful forms.
1,058Â citations
TL;DR: Three antialiasing techniques were applied to a scene of moderate complexity and early results suggest that prefiltering is still the most computationally effective method.
Abstract: Three antialiasing techniques were applied to a scene of moderate complexity. Early results suggest that prefiltering is still the most computationally effective method.
134Â citations
TL;DR: A family of algorithms and extensions provides a computationally efficient means of displaying shaded, semitransparent 3-D objects.
Abstract: A family of algorithms and extensions provides a computationally efficient means of displaying shaded, semitransparent 3-D objects.
119Â citations
TL;DR: Visual simulation seems to imply image realism-though visual simulation systems can produce realistic images, their main goal is training effectiveness, and they main goal Is training effectiveness.
Abstract: Visual simulation seems to imply image realism-though visual simulation systems can produce realistic images, their main goal Is training effectiveness
72Â citations
TL;DR: Discrepancies between euclidean three-dimensional space and the projective space modeled by means of homogeneous coordinates account for seemingly paradoxical phenomena in computer graphics.
Abstract: Discrepancies between euclidean three-dimensional space and the projective space modeled by means of homogeneous coordinates account for seemingly paradoxical phenomena in computer graphics.
61Â citations
TL;DR: Nonparametric methods of calculating points on the curve produce the recently introduced superquadric objects at great savings in time.
Abstract: Nonparametric methods of calculating points on the curve produce the recently introduced superquadric objects at great savings in time.
41Â citations
TL;DR: This decade is proving to be an era of intense interest in computer-aided geometric design, an activity attracting people from many sectors including computing and manufacturing, and as the discipline more firmly establishes valid principles and standard techniques, it will undoubtedly be of increasing importance in computer -aided manufacturing and a wide range of other applications.
Abstract: Computer-aided geometric design is a subject which involves the representation, specification, design, manipulation, display, and analysis of free-form curves and surfaces. This eclectic field draws on techniques and principles from numerical analysis, approximation theory, computer graphics, interactive computer systems, mechanical and geometric design, and many other areas. Nevertheless, computer-aided geometric design is an endeavor with a character, emphasis, and purpose of its own, combining techniques and principles from other fields with unique approaches that are often somewhat enigmatic and confusing to the novice. Many things sound and seem familiar, yet the directions and motivations are distinct to this discipline. This decade is proving to be an era of intense interest in computer-aided geometric design, an activity attracting people from many sectors including computing and manufacturing. As the discipline more firmly establishes valid principles and standard techniques, it will undoubtedly be of increasing importance in computer-aided manufacturing and a wide range of other applications.
32Â citations
TL;DR: An analysis of two LPC algorithms compares their efficiency for handling polygon-clipping problems and concludes that the former is more efficient than the latter.
Abstract: Illuminating the techniques of computational geometry, an analysis of two LPC algorithms compares their efficiency for handling polygon-clipping problems.
30Â citations
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TL;DR: The Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) is providing technical assistance in the implementation of DPMs in several cities, to demonstrate the benefits of such systems.
Abstract: Traffic congestion is a major factor in the deterioration of our downtown urban areas, contributing to the migration of residents and shoppers to the suburbs and the relocation of businesses to more accessible locations. The US Department of Transportation has identified automated guideway transit systems, particularly shuttle-loop systems, as a research and development area that has great potential for solving circulation problems in high-density areas. To develop and evaluate this technology, the Urban Mass Transportation Administration is going forward with a number of programs, such as the Downtown People Mover project. UMTA is providing technical assistance in the implementation of DPMs in several cities, to demonstrate the benefits of such systems.
13Â citations
TL;DR: The new, user-friendly software packages, analyzed and differentiated here, make statistical graphics more useful and accessible.
Abstract: The new, user-friendly software packages, analyzed and differentiated here, make statistical graphics more useful and accessible.
11Â citations
TL;DR: If carefully planned for and managed, turnkey graphics can boost the productivity of design and drafting departments and help improve the quality of designs and drafting work.
Abstract: If carefully planned for and managed, turnkey graphics can boost the productivity of design and drafting departments.
TL;DR: By tying together a number of systems to create an integrated design and drafting facility, a large architectural firm enhanced the productivity of its designers and engineers.
Abstract: By tying together a number of systems to create an integrated design and drafting facility, a large architectural firm enhanced the productivity of its designers and engineers.
TL;DR: A computer design system featuring modular architecture and local processing power permits natural interaction between the designer and the computer-based product model.
Abstract: A computer design system featuring modular architecture and local processing power permits natural interaction between the designer and the computer-based product model.
TL;DR: Computer graphics has become a true management tool and this nontechnical discussion introduces its capabilities and benefits to potential users.
Abstract: Computer graphics has become a true management tool. This nontechnical discussion introduces its capabilities and benefits to potential users.
TL;DR: "A Guide to Sources of Information about Computer Graphics," which appeared in the January issue of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, generated responses from readers who had valuable comments and additions, and has been prepared to reflect some of those reader suggestions.
Abstract: "A Guide to Sources of Information about Computer Graphics," which appeared in the January issue of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, generated responses from readers who had valuable comments and additions. And, in a rapidly expanding technology like computer graphics, new material appears constantly. This supplement has been prepared to reflect some of those reader suggestions and to add recently published material. Sections correspond to those used in the original list.
TL;DR: A typical engineering problem is followed and a number of graphical "solutions" are analyzed to show how state-of-the art computer graphics can aid engineers, scientists, and problem solvers.
Abstract: Computer graphics has been used to display engineering and scientific data for a number of years. Early uses included graphing of simple functions or experimental data as an aid to understanding complex models. Significant improvements in graphics system capability have occurred since such early uses. Here, we will follow a typical engineering problem and analyze a number of graphical "solutions" to it, in order to show how state-of-the art computer graphics can aid engineers, scientists, and problem solvers. We will also examine some features that may become available in the future.
TL;DR: The CRT is likely to remain the dominant display technologv for at least another decade, but progress in competing technologies will ensure them a place in specialized applications.
Abstract: The CRT is likely to remain the dominant display technologv for at least another decade. Progress in competing technologies, however, will ensure them a place in specialized applications.
TL;DR: A prototype graphics system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory takes advantage of menu-driven, interactive techniques to simplify the tasks of electronics designers as mentioned in this paper, using a menu-based interactive system.
Abstract: A prototype graphics system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory takes advantage of menu-driven, interactive techniques to simplify the tasks of electronics designers.
TL;DR: Computer graphics is now a mature discipline supported by an extensive literature, a number of professional societies, and a full schedule of conferences, workshops, and short courses as mentioned in this paper, supported by a large number of conferences and workshops.
Abstract: Computer graphics is now a mature discipline, supported by an extensive literature, a number of professional societies, and a full schedule of conferences, workshops, and short courses
TL;DR: A single graphics application program can generate similar images on different display devices by using device-independent software tools.
Abstract: A single graphics application program can generate similar images on different display devices by using device-independent software tools.
TL;DR: A multifaceted computer graphics system expedites the production of technical manuals for a large communications network.
Abstract: A multifaceted computer graphics system expedites the production of technical manuals for a large communications network.
TL;DR: By avoiding a few common errors, managers can ensure the productivity of their investment in business chartmaking systems and improve the efficiency of the system.
Abstract: By avoiding a few common errors, managers can ensure the productivity of their investment in business chartmaking systems.
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TL;DR: An overview of how IWS interfaces with the IBM Design Automation System (EDS - Engineering Design System) is followed by a brief description of the IWS model, which addresses the display technology implications of some of the graphical display techniques used by IWS.
Abstract: By using directed-beam displays, light pens, and a flexible data base, this interactive in-house tool speeds design time.
TL;DR: The aerospace industry is at a crossroads, with managers faced with growing customer and governmental requirements and the need for significant technological advances, particularly in the areas of improved performance and efficiency, longer life, and environmental safeguards.
Abstract: As we enter a period of high inflation, the aerospace industry is at a crossroads. While trying to hold the line on cost, managers are faced with growing customer and governmental requirements and the need for significant technological advances, particularly in the areas of improved performance and efficiency, longer life, and environmental safeguards.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed the Downtown People Mover project (DPM) to solve circulation problems in high-density urban areas, such as downtown areas, contributing to migration of residents and shoppers to the suburbs and relocation of businesses to more accessible locations.
Abstract: Traffic congestion is a major factor in the deterioration of our downtown urban areas, contributing to the migration of residents and shoppers to the suburbs and the relocation of businesses to more accessible locations. The US Department of Transportation has identified automated guideway transit systems, particularly shuttle-loop systems, as a research and development area that has great potential for solving circulation problems in high-density areas. To develop and evaluate this technology, the Urban Mass Transportation Administration is going forward with a number of programs, such as the Downtown People Mover project. UMTA is providing technical assistance in the implementation of DPMs in several cities, to demonstrate the benefits of such systems.