The calculation of a best-fit ellipsoid from elliptical sections on arbitrarily orientated planes

Journal of Structural Geology

Volumn 6, Issue 5, 1984, Pages 571-578

  Owens, W H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GEOLOGY - TECTONICS; STRAIN - ANALYSIS;

BEST-FITTING ELLIPSOID; ELLIPTICAL SECTIONS; RANDOM PERTURBATIONS.;

MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES;

EID: 0021283067     PISSN: 01918141     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0191-8141(84)90066-X     Document Type: Article

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