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Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline (Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline)
Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline This term defines a class of curves and surfaces that are widely used in CAD systems, including AutoCad and Mechanical Desktop
Non-uniform rational b-spline is a special type of b-spline, which has weighted control points The more weight a cv has the more the curve is attracted to it and the sharper it bends Nurbs is described by a relatively complex equation and is thus the most cpu intensive of the different curve types Image from Alias
Abbreviation for Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline This is a mathematical representation for smooth curves and surfaces
Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline
(nonuniform rational B-spline) (n ) A curve definition method based on the B-spline curve, which offers additional flexibility through knots along the spline Some knots can have more weight added (like a magnet) to pull the curve toward those knots This feature enables you to create 2-D curves and 3-D surfaces generalized from those curves with precision
An abbreviation for Normalized Uniform Rational Bezier Spline This is a complex, 3 dimensional form of a Bezier curve which converts a "simple object" (such as a cube) into a curved object
(n) Acronym for nonuniform rational B-spline, a type of free-form curve that uses rational B-splines and allows for a weighting value at each point on the surface Because NURBS can also precisely describe conic surfaces, they are gaining popularity in tasks previously done with other types of 3-D modelers
Non-uniform, rational B-spline
Acronym for Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline, a popular class of rational cubic patches used widely for the geometric modeling of smooth, curved surfaces
Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline A type of curve or surface for which the delta (difference) between successive knots need not be expressed in uniform increments of 1 This non-uniformity distinguishes NURBS from other curve types See also B-Spline