Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2009, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (5): 517-521.

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Fast Algorithm for Convex Hull Generation Based on Spatial Division of Scattered Point-Set

  

  1. School of Mechatronics Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China
  • Received:2008-07-10 Online:2009-10-30 Published:2009-10-30

Abstract:

Aiming at the scattered points-set of convex hull, K- nearest neighbors searching and estimation of the normal vectors are carried out based on spatial division. Deviation calculation is used to substitute the curvature to extract the point-set with boundary-feature. Results of the two methods are compared. Blocking partition and fitting of the remaining point-set after abstraction based on normal is carried out. Boolean operation is executed in visualization tool kit (VTK) to realize the generation and visualization of convex hull. This method is verified with shipping cabin point data.

Key words: convex hull; scattered points-set; spatial division; deviation; visualization tool kit (VTK)

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