Current Trends and Issues in Automatic Mesh Generation
Kenji Shimada · Computer-Aided Design and Applications · 2006
This paper presents current trends and issues in automatic mesh generation. Although automated mesh generation methods in two and three dimensions have been studied intensively, many analysis engineers still craft meshes manually for a certain class of analysis problems. In order to realize fully automated high-quality mesh generation, two technical issues need to be addressed: (1) automated mesh generators should be able to control the anisotropy and directionality of a mesh, and (2) geometric operations required prior to mesh generation should be made more robust and automated. This paper outlines recent development of the two technical issues in order to encourage further research and development of advanced mesh generation technology.