Turning a Snowball Inside Out: Mathematical Visualization at the 12-foot Scale

Year: 2004 Authors: Alex Kozlowski; Dan Schwalbe; Carlo H. Séquin; John M. Sullivan; Stan Wagon

Core claim

A carefully designed Morin-surface model can communicate sphere eversion effectively as a large-scale, constructible snow sculpture.

Topics

sphere eversion, Morin surface, snow sculpture, mathematical visualization

Domains

topology, differential geometry, surface modeling, Willmore energy, sculpture, installation art, generative design, public art

Methods

parameterized subdivision surface, Surface Evolver, 3D printing prototype, snow carving

Media

hard compact snow, Zcorp 3D printer prototype, gridded strut structure

Source status

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