id: 01192799
dt: j
an: 01192799
au: Charles, P.D.; Brown, C.A.; Johnsen, W.A.
ti: Inverse patchwork transform.
so: Fractals 2, No.3, 429-431 (1994).
py: 1994
pu: World Scientific, Singapore
la: EN
cc: 
ut: patchwork method
ci: 
li: doi:10.1142/S0218348X94000582
ab: Summary: The patchwork method uses triangular patches to estimate surface
    area as a function of patch size. The patch area can be interpreted as
    a scale of observation. Using the patchwork method, one can identify
    crossover scales, or thresholds, which distinguish scales where a
    surface is best described by Euclidean or fractal geometries. An
    inverse patchwork transform is proposed by which a set of relative
    areas and crossover data can be transformed to derive topographical
    data. The inverse patchwork transform and patchwork method provide
    mathematical basis functions for conversion between two domains-scales
    of observation and surface topography, providing a system for
    synthesizing surface data with desired characteristics. This method can
    also serve as a tool for aiding in surface design and manufacture.
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