A simple algorithm for determining the envelope of a set of lines (Q1182080)
From MaRDI portal
 | This is the item page for this Wikibase entity, intended for internal use and editing purposes. Please use this page instead for the normal view: A simple algorithm for determining the envelope of a set of lines |
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 29370
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | A simple algorithm for determining the envelope of a set of lines |
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 29370 |
Statements
A simple algorithm for determining the envelope of a set of lines (English)
0 references
27 June 1992
0 references
We present an algorithm for constructing the envelope of a set of \(n\) lines which requires only linear time after sorting. Furthermore, the algorithm uses no data structure more complex than a stack.
0 references
envelope of a set of n lines
0 references
