Solid modeling(Panel Session)

Abstract

Many different techniques are now available for generating, storing, analyzing, and manipulating computer models of solid objects. These techniques include: constructive solid geometry and ray firing, boundary files and local operations, Bspline surfaces and subdivision techniques, and variational geometry and dimensioning schemes. In this panel discussion four leading academic experts representing four distinct and often divergent points of view, will discuss the pros and cons, the uses and abuses, the suitability and inappropriateness of these various techniques. To set the stage for the discussion, each panelist will give a formal ten to fifteen minute presentation on an aspect of solid modeling about which he feels most strongly. The panel chairman will then lead an informal discussion concentrating on specific areas of disagreement among the panelists.