Call for Chapters 2011 - 3-D Surface Geometry and Reconstruction: Developing Concepts and Applications

3-D Surface Geometry and Reconstruction: Developing Concepts and Applications

Editors:
Dr. Umesh C. Pati
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India

Call for Chapters:
Proposals Submission Deadline: June 8, 2010

Introduction
The methods used to digitize and reconstruct the shapes of complex 3-D objects have evolved rapidly due to attention from many industrial as well as research groups. Earlier, 3-D models were used primarily in robotics and computer vision applications. The models for such applications require only salient geometric features so that the objects can be recognized. However, more recently there has been considerable interest in the construction of 3-D models for applications where the focus is more on visualization by humans. 3-D reconstruction from images is common to several research domains and there have been a number of attempts to model the 3-D geometry of objects and scenes from images. These attempts provide a complete geometrical 3-D description from a sequence of 2-D images. The demand for constructing 3-D models has been steadily growing and it will continue to grow in the future due to its wide-ranging applications. Hence, there exists a need for an edited collection of research articles in this increasingly important area.
Objective of the Book
This book will aim to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in this expanding field. It is important for the readers to understand this technology and its benefits. The book will be written for students, researchers, academics, professionals and industry practitioners working in the area of 3-D surface reconstruction who want to improve their understanding of the inter-related topics. The proposed publication will deal with the concepts, methodologies, applications and recent developments in this emerging field.
Target Audience
The target audience of this book will be composed of educators, students, practitioners, professionals and researchers working in the field of 3-D surface reconstruction in various disciplines, e.g. computer science, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, systems science and information technology. Moreover, the book will be a valuable and multifaceted resource that will provide insights about where the technology is going and will give a sample of some of the most interesting applications, critical issues as well as emerging trends. This publication will be invaluable to all those required to use theoretical analysis, algorithms and practical applications of 3-D surface reconstruction technologies. Finally, this book will be a welcome addition to academic, research, governmental and public administration libraries’ research collections.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Introductory chapters/Overview
Image acquisition
Image registration
Image integration
3-D reconstruction of objects
3-D reconstruction of scenes/environments
Applications in industry, medicine, entertainment, geology etc.
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 8, 2010, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by June 23, 2010 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 8, 2010. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2011.
Important Dates
June 8, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 23, 2010: Notification of Acceptance
August 8, 2010: Full Chapter Submission
October 20, 2010: Review Results Returned
January 5, 2011: Final Chapter Submission
February 1, 2011: Final Deadline

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document):
Dr. Umesh Chandra Pati
Associate Professor
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Rourkela, India
Tel.: +91-6612462456 (o) ? Fax: +91-6612472926 (o)
E-mail: ucpati-AT-nitrkl.ac.in, umesh_pati-AT-yahoo.com,