Generalization of log-aesthetic curves via similarity geometry

Abstract

The class of log-aesthetic curves includes the logarithmic spiral, clothoid, and involute of a circle. Although most of these curves are expressed only by an integral form of the tangent vector, it is possible to interactively generate and deform them, thereby presenting many applications in industrial and graphic design. The use of the log-aesthetic curves in practical design, however, is still limited. Therefore, we should extend its formula to obtain curves that solve various practical design problems such as $$G^n$$ Hermite interpolation, deformation, smoothing, data-point fitting, and blending plural curves. In this paper, we present a systematic approach to representing log-aesthetic curves via similarity geometry. In turn, this research provides a unified framework for various studies on log-aesthetic curves, particularly of log-aesthetic curve formulation.