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An approach for management of geometry dataThe strategies for managing Integrated Programs for Aerospace Design (IPAD) computer-based geometry are described. The computer model of geometry is the basis for communication, manipulation, and analysis of shape information. IPAD's data base system makes this information available to all authorized departments in a company. A discussion of the data structures and algorithms required to support geometry in IPIP (IPAD's data base management system) is presented. Through the use of IPIP's data definition language, the structure of the geometry components is defined. The data manipulation language is the vehicle by which a user defines an instance of the geometry. The manipulation language also allows a user to edit, query, and manage the geometry. The selection of canonical forms is a very important part of the IPAD geometry. IPAD has a canonical form for each entity and provides transformations to alternate forms; in particular, IPAD will provide a transformation to the ANSI standard. The DBMS schemas required to support IPAD geometry are explained.
Document ID
19830008853
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dube, R. P.
(Boeing Computer Services Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Herron, G. J.
(Boeing Computer Services Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Schweitzer, J. E.
(Boeing Computer Services Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Warkentine, E. R.
(Boeing Computer Services Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center IPAD: Integrated Programs for Aerospace-Vehicle Design
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Accession Number
83N17124
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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