Selected readings in computer graphics 1998

The International Network of Institutions for advanced education, training and R&D in Computer Graphics technology, systems and applications (INI-GraphicsNet) is the largest research unit world-wide entirely dedicated to the field of Computer Graphics. The network's institutions are located in Darmstadt (Germany), Frankfurt (Germany), Rostock (Germany), Coimbra (Portugal), Providence (U.S.A.) and Singapore. It employs more than 280 full-time engineers and scientists and has an approximate yearly turnover of more than 70 Million DM. The INI-GraphicsNet is directed by Professor Jose Luis Encarnacao. The "Selected Readings 1998" consists of 41 articles selected from a total of 160 scientific publications contributed by all institutions of the INI-GraphicsNet. All articles previously appeared in various scientific books, journals, conferences and workshops, and are reprinted with permission of the respective copyright holders. The publications had to undergo a thourough review process by internationally leading experts and established technical societies. Therefore, the Selected Readings should give a fairly good and detailed overview of the scientific developments in the year 1998.