Title
Euclidean and Minkowski Pythagorean hodograph curves over planar cubics
Abstract
Starting with a given planar cubic curve [x(t), y(t)]T, we construct Pythagorean hodograph (PH) space curves of the form [x(t), y(t), z(t)]T in Euclidean and in Minkowski space, which interpolate the tangent vector at a given point. We prove the existence of these curves for any regular planar cubic and we express all solutions explicitly. It is shown that the constructed curves provide upper and lower polynomial bounds on the parametrical speed and the arc-length function of the given cubic. We analyze the approximation order and derive an explicit formula for the gap between the bounds. In addition, we discuss the approximation of the offset curves. Finally we define an invariant which measures the deviation of a given planar cubic from being a PH curve.
Year
DOI
Venue
2005
10.1016/j.cagd.2005.03.002
Computer Aided Geometric Design
Keywords
Field
DocType
Pythagorean hodograph curves,Minkowski Pythagorean hodograph curves,Arc length,Offset curves
Topology,Cubic plane curve,Polynomial,Tangent vector,Minkowski space,Arc length,Euclidean space,Invariant (mathematics),Mathematics,Invariant measure
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
22
8
0167-8396
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
5
0.49
16
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Zbyněk Šír1291.72
Bert Jüttler2114896.12