ISSN:
0945-3245
Keywords:
65D07
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Summary A method is presented for fitting a function defined on a general smooth spherelike surfaceS, given measurements on the function at a set of scattered points lying onS. The approximating surface is constructed by mapping the surface onto a rectangle, and using a tensor-product of polynomial splines with periodic trigonometric splines. The use of trigonometric splines allows a convenient solution of the problem of assuring that the resulting surface is continuous and has continuous tangent planes at all points onS. Two alternative algorithms for computing the coefficients of the tensor fit are presented; one based on global least-squares, and the other on the use of local quasi-interpolators. The approximation order of the method is established, and the numerical performance of the two algorithms is compared.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01385718
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