Smooth surface approximation by a local method of interpolation at scattered points
By: Richard Franke
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 54
Subjects: Functions; Interpolation; Approximation theory; Algebraic Surfaces; Computer programs
Description: This report describes a computer program which constructs a surface passing through a set of data points (x sub k,y sub k,f sub k), k = 1,...,n. It is based on previous work, but uses a somewhat different approach which takes advantage of the nature of the approximations used and incorporates experience gained in the ensuing period. The surfaces are defined for all (x,y) points and have continuous second partial derivatives.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Chief of Naval Research"--Cover.

"Final report for period January - March 1978"--Cover.

"NPS-53-78-002"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Scattered data, interpolation, surface approximation, optimal approximation, local methods.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 52).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; April 1978.