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NURBS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- surface model
1, record 1, English, surface%20model
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] mathematical or digital representation of an object as a set of planar or curved surfaces, or both, that may or may not represent a closed volume. 2, record 1, English, - surface%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surface models may consist of Bezier B-spline or NURBS [nonuniform rational B-spline] surfaces. A surface model may also consist of a mesh of polygons, such as triangles, although this approach approximates the exact shape of the model. 2, record 1, English, - surface%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Dessin industriel
- Techniques industrielles
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle surfacique
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20surfacique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Computer Graphics Metafile
1, record 2, English, Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CGM 1, record 2, English, CGM
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standardized file format, called a metafile, suitable for the storage and transfer of descriptive data for creating a display image. 2, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CGM files can contain both vector graphics information(e. g., polygons, circles, ellipses, NURBS) and raster graphics information(e. g., tile array). 3, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NOTE - ISO/IEC 8632-1 is the International Standard for Computer Graphics Metafile. 2, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métafichier infographique CGM
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CGM 1, record 2, French, CGM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécification normalisée d'un format de fichier, appelé métafichier, adapté au stockage et au transfert de données descriptives permettant de créer des images. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NOTE - La Norme internationale ISO/CEI 8632-1 définit le métafichier infographique CGM. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- metaarchivo de gráficos de computadora
1, record 2, Spanish, metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- metafichero de gráficos de ordenador 1, record 2, Spanish, metafichero%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formato estándar para la transmisión de las imágenes. 2, record 2, Spanish, - metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se usa ampliamente como el formato del archivo (fichero) para los programas de dibujos en las computadoras (ordenadores) personales y es una forma aceptable de entrada de gráficos en los sistemas de publicaciones electrónicas de escritorio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Computer Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Automation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Tessellation of Trimmed NURBS Surfaces
1, record 3, English, Tessellation%20of%20Trimmed%20NURBS%20Surfaces
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Approximation of NURBS(Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) surfaces by piecewise linear triangle meshes has important applications in manufacture, graphics, and scientific computing. In this project, we study geometric data structures and algorithms for the efficient generations of high quality meshes. 1, record 3, English, - Tessellation%20of%20Trimmed%20NURBS%20Surfaces
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Tessellation of Trimmed Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline Surfaces
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Infographie
- Intelligence artificielle
- Automatisation et applications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Tessellation de surfaces NURBS
1, record 3, French, Tessellation%20de%20surfaces%20NURBS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'approximation de surfaces NURBS (B-spline rationnelle non uniforme) au moyen de réseaux de triangles linéaires par morceaux a d'importantes applications dans les domaines de la fabrication, des graphiques et du calcul scientifique. Le présent projet étudie les structures de données géométriques et les algorithmes permettant la génération efficace de réseaux de grande qualité. 1, record 3, French, - Tessellation%20de%20surfaces%20NURBS
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Tessellation de surfaces B-spline rationnelle non uniforme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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