An alternative method of curve interpolation

Given a point data set that contains several fairly unevenly distributed random points, this paper presents a new paradigm of curve interpolation to fit a curve to the data with end tangent vector constraints. The method uses a base curve, which is subjected to constrained shape manipulations to achieve interpolation, while maintaining end point and end tangent constraints. The algorithm is not sensitive to the distribution or to the randomness of the data, as long as the points represent fairly simple shapes, as in reverse engineering of properly segmented points, or in shape design using simple segments. The method is iterative in nature and allows various forms of adjustments to achieve good results.     

军用无源器件的发展趋势

军工/航天和商用电子元器件市场常常被认为是两个不同的市场,但实际上,二者之间的共同之处正在不断增加。由于高可靠性业务的数量显著较少,该领域的采购商似乎把目光放在商业客户的对应型号上,当然前提是满足起码的性能要求。这些采购商开始仿照商用标准产品的客户，越来越多地通过分销商来采购所需的元器件。那些军工和航天领域的巨头不再局限于原有的垂直集成业务模式，开始象那些商业OEM厂商一样，考虑将电路板组装业务通过离岸合同制造的方式外包出去，以降低他们的成本。     

Usage patterns,health, and nutritional status of long-term multiple dietary supplement users: a cross-sectional study

Background  

Dietary supplement use in the United States is prevalent and represents an important source of nutrition. However, little is known about individuals who routinely consume multiple dietary supplements. This study describes the dietary supplement usage patterns, health, and nutritional status of long-term multiple dietary supplement users, and where possible makes comparisons to non-users and multivitamin/mineral supplement users.     

A program development for a university course in geometric modeling

A detailed outline for a university course in geometric modeling is given in this paper. The course has been taught at the University of South Florida as an interdisciplinary course offered to engineering, computer science, mathematics, and art students.     

Thin layer activity depth distribution for wear measurements of cast iron

Theoretical activity distribution was determined for ⁵⁶Co obtained from the ⁵⁶Fe (p, n) reaction. The reaction was induced by an 8.3 MeV proton beam in a thin surface layer of cast-iron. The distribution was then verified experimentally. The standard deviation of the measured points from the theoretical curve was 3.3 μm. For the thickness range between 5 and 35 μm, frequently used in wear studies, a linear approximation was suggested by the experimental results. Standard error of estimate was 0.69 μm for this range. The S.D. of the experimental points from the theoretical curve 3 as 1.14 μm for the same range.The studies were made with a view to their prospective application in the measurements of wear of car engine components.