Fractal Modelling - Growth and Form in Biology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994)

New developments in computer science, biology, mathematics and physics offer possibilities to obtain deeper understanding of growth and forms of organisms. It is now possible to carry out simulation experiments in which the growth process can be simulated in virtual computer objects. In this book, methods from fractal geometry are applied to model growth forms. As a case study, a type of growth process is used which can be found among various taxonomic classes of organisms such as sponges and corals. The growth of these organisms is simulated with 2D and 3D geometrical objects. The models presented in the book provide a rendering method for natural objects which is based on the actual growth process. The models can be used, for example, to understand the amazing variety of forms to be found in a coral reef. Models which mimic the growth of forms and the environmental influence on the growth process are also useful for ecologists. A combination of simulation models and the actual growth forms can be used to detect the effects of slow changes in the environment.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	1994
Foreword by:	P. Prusinkiewicz
Authors:	Jaap A. Kaandorp
Dimensions:	277 x 210 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	209
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-63402-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematics for scientists & engineers Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	3-642-63402-8
Barcode:	9783642634024

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