Illustrating the concepts, methods, and applications of
computer-assisted virtual reconstruction
Virtual Reconstruction demonstrates how readers can transform
organisms from physical reality into virtual reality. Specifically,
the authors provide the knowledge and tools needed to enable
researchers to reconstruct fragmented and distorted fossil
specimens in 3-D images so that their function, biomechanics,
developmental changes, and evolutionary modifications can be
determined. Likewise, the authors demonstrate how the same 3-D
techniques can be used to enhance medical diagnosis and permit
detailed planning of surgical intervention and forensic
reconstruction on the basis of patient-specific anatomical data.
They also provide a thorough introduction into modern methods of
3-D geometric-morphometric analysis.
All the steps of 3-D reconstruction are covered in detail,
including data acquisition, processing, graphical representation,
interactive manipulation, morphometric analysis, and rapid
prototyping. Helping readers to bridge the gap between theory and
practice, the authors have taken a four-pronged approach to their
subject: The main text introduces basic concepts, provides
technical information, presents practical applications, and
discusses potential issues for further research Feature boxes offer
schematic diagrams to simplify difficult concepts and case studies
that demonstrate how concepts and methods are applied in real-world
situations Appendices contain classical linear algebra formulation
as well as standard data formats for text, standard images,
biomedical images, and graphical objects Companion Internet site
allows readers to experiment with sample data sets andapplets and
provides links to tutorials, applets, databases, and technical
definitions: www.wiley.com/go/virtualreconstruction
The two authors are internationally recognized as leaders and
innovators in their field. Their text reflects more than a decade
of research in computer-assisted paleoanthropology as well as their
insightful lectures and courses in biomedical imaging, scientific
visualization, and computational morphology.
This is the only reference that introduces readers, in the
biosciences, to the concepts, methods, and applications of
computer-assisted virtual reconstruction. It is an invaluable
resource for researchers in physical anthropology, paleontology,
morphology, anatomy, medicine, forensics, and primatology. Surgeons
will find this book a reliable and state-of-the-art information
source. Furthermore, the text is an excellent reference for
computer scientists working in the biosciences.
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