The question whether it is time for marine morphodynamic models to take into account the 3-D nature of water and sediment motion is discussed starting from practical demand and the state-of-the-art in basic knowledge and model development. This leads to the observation that there is a clear practical demand, and that suitable software environments and some 3-D model components exist, but that t...

ion models for shape handling In 3D modeling systems, 3D shapes come most of the time in a raw discrete digital representation which is hard to handle for interactive use. An open research problem is the definition of abstraction models (as well as te l-0 08 38 24 6, v er si on 1 25 J un 2 01 3 4 Chapter

We present a complete description of the simple animation language AniLan. Parameters of objects to be animated can be changed over time with the help of actions, events and cues. The language provides simple and natural control statements. Animation functions can both be written with expressions in the language or taken from libraries. Nested actions and named events provide a convenient way t...

the gravimetric method is one of the most effective ways for the detection of subsurface structures such as tunnels, faulting, mineral deposits with the required density difference, especially in areas with rough topography and tectonized formations. it is possible to provide a more suitable model for better interpretation of the gravity anomaly. inverse modeling of gravity data is the most eff...

It has been proposed that to effectively apply the knowledge reuse and management programs, an organization will have to consider knowledge reuse as an independent activity which should be carefully dealt with management activities. We propose that by considering the time factors a three dimensional model on knowledge reuse may be suggested. It can be concluded that inclusion of knowledge reusa...

A digital reconstruction of the amphitheater at Fidenae, which collapsed in 27 A.D., was produced as a result of textual, architectural, archaeological, and engineering analysis. Primary literary sources, such as Tacitus and Suetonius, examined in conjunction with proximal archaeological evidence, allowed for the most probable seating capacity and the scale of the amphitheater to be determined....

1 INRIA Grenoble, 655 avenue de l’Europe, 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin, France 2 Université de Grenoble , LIG, 51 avenue Jean Kuntzmann, 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin, France 3 4D View Solutions, 655 avenue de l’Europe, 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin, France 4 INRIA Lille-Nord Europe, LIFL, Parc Scientifique de la Haute Borne, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France 5 Université Bordeaux, LaBRI, INRIA ...

We investigate several methods of integrating facial actions into a 3D head model for 2D image search. The model on which the investigation is based has a neutral expression with eyes open, and our modifications enable the model to change expression and close the eyes. We show that the novel approach of using separate identity and action models during search gives better results than a combined...

Image-based 3D modelling tools and techniques can be used to support some stages of the archaeological process. Two application examples, for two sites of the Roman Era, are presented, illustrating the usage and usefulness of such tools for the archaeological survey. For a quadrangular pool in the Milreu Roman Villa (Faro, Portugal), the 3D models resulting from the application of two different...