Space-efficient algorithms for computing the convex hull of a simple polygonal line in linear time
We present space-efficient algorithms for computing the convex hull of a simple polygonal line in-place, in linear time. It turns out that the problem is as hard as in-place stable partition, i.e., if there were a truly simple solution then in-place stable partition would also have a truly simple so...
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| Vydané v: | Computational geometry : theory and applications Ročník 34; číslo 2; s. 75 - 82 |
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| Hlavní autori: | , |
| Médium: | Journal Article |
| Jazyk: | English |
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Elsevier B.V
01.05.2006
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| ISSN: | 0925-7721 |
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| Shrnutí: | We present space-efficient algorithms for computing the convex hull of a simple polygonal line in-place, in linear time. It turns out that the problem is as hard as in-place stable partition, i.e., if there were a truly simple solution then in-place stable partition would also have a truly simple solution, and vice versa. Nevertheless, we present a simple self-contained solution that uses
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space with the same techniques used for stable partition. If the points inside the convex hull can be discarded, then there is a truly simple solution that uses a single call to stable partition, and even that call can be spared if only extreme points are desired (and not their order). If the polygonal line is closed, the problem admits a very simple solution which does not call for stable partitioning at all. |
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| ISSN: | 0925-7721 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.comgeo.2005.11.005 |