Euler Characteristic Scheme of Globally Searching for Flaws in Surface Modeling
Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- Published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. in Advances in Pure Mathematics
- Vol. 10 (02), 57-85
- https://doi.org/10.4236/apm.2020.102005
Abstract
This paper presents a new scheme of flaw searching in surface modeling based on Euler Characteristic. This scheme can be applied to surface construction or reconstruction in computer. It is referred to as Euler Accompanying Test (EAT) algorithm in this paper. Two propositions in algebraic topology are presented, which are the foundation of the EAT algorithm. As the modeling is the first step for rendering in the animation and visualization, or computer-aided design (CAD) in related applications, the flaws can bring some serious problems in the final image or product, such as an artificial sense in animation rendering or a mistaken product in industry. To verify the EAT progressive procedure, a three-dimensional (3D) stamp model is constructed. The modeling process is accompanied by the EAT procedure. The EAT scheme is verified as the flaws in the stamp model are found and modified.Keywords
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