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Quickly Approximating the Distance Between Two ObjectsA method of quickly approximating the distance between two objects (one smaller, regarded as a point; the other larger and complexly shaped) has been devised for use in computationally simulating motions of the objects for the purpose of planning the motions to prevent collisions.
Document ID
20090041751
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
External Source(s)
http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/6378
Authors
Hammen, David (LinCom Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 2009
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, December 2009
Subject Category
Numerical Analysis
Report/Patent Number
MSC-23264-1
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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