简介

Dr. Roulier has been conducting research on the development of theory and algorithms for the generation of curves and surfaces which fit given data and which preserve the qualitative aspects of the given data. Such an algorithm has many applications in the area of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) where there is a need to generate models of geometric objects such as machined parts on a graphics device and any representation of scientific or engineering data which is dependent on the preservation of such qualitative properties.