3D parameterization for integrated shape synthesis
What is it about?
Single-patch NURBS (Non-uniform rational B-splines) parameterization is developed based on fitting parameter values, capable of handling dynamically changing shapes. With respect to NURBS and T- splines, the proposed single-patch parameterizations results in lower dimensionality enabling optimizers to operate on geometric parameters. Avoiding subdivision surfaces and continuity problems for piecewise NURBS and reparameterizations for T- splines accelerates optimization. This parameterization may be an approximation or initial solution for piecewise NURBS and T- splines. These numerical benefits are accomplished using a multi-stage methodology. An augmented set of fitting variables is formulated beyond the weight factors and control points with parameter values of data points. This augmented set is structured to possess reasonable dimensionality. The developed non-linear fitting includes gradient-based minimization with respect to the augmented set and evolutionary error minimization using external functions.
Why is it important?
With respect to NURBS and T- splines, the proposed single-patch parameterizations results in lower dimensionality enabling optimizers to operate on geometric parameters. Avoiding subdivision surfaces and continuity problems for piecewise NURBS and reparameterizations for T- splines accelerates optimization. This parameterization may be an approximation or initial solution for piecewise NURBS and T- splines.