Theory, computation, and application of exponential splines
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5712402
A generalization of the semiclassical cubic spline known in the literature as the exponential spline is discussed. In actuality, the exponential spline represents a continuum of interpolants ranging from the cubic spline to the linear spline. A particular member of this family is uniquely specified by the choice of certain tension parameters. The theoretical underpinnings of the exponential spline are outlined. This development roughly parallels the existing theory for cubic splines. The primary extension lies in the ability of the exponential spline to preserve convexity and monotonicity present in the data. Next, the numerical computation of the exponential spline is discussed. A variety of numerical devices are employed to produce a stable and robust algorithm. An algorithm for the selection of tension parameters that will produce a shape preserving approximant is developed. A sequence of selected curve-fitting examples are presented which clearly demonstrate the advantages of exponential splines over cubic splines.
- Research Organization:
- New York Univ., NY (USA). Courant Mathematics and Computing Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76ER03077
- OSTI ID:
- 5712402
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/03077-171; ON: DE82004568
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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