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Measure method in computational geometry

In computational geometry, the method of rotating calipers is an algorithm design technique that can be used to solve optimization problems including finding the width or diameter of a set of points. Wikipedia →

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  2. Pick up a classic book: Ford Mustang 1964-1/2-1973The most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: APPLICATIONS OF THE ROTATING CALIPERS TO GEOMETRIC PROBLEMS IN TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONSCited 0 times
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