A 3D reconstruction algorithm of a surface of revolution from its projection

Under consideration is the problem of reconstruction of a surface of revolution from the boundary curves of its projection. Two approaches to this problem are suggested. The first approach reduces the problem to a system of functional-differential equations. We describe in detail how to obtain this system. The second approach bases on geometrical considerations and uses a piecewise-conic approximation of the desired surface. The second method rests on the auxiliary statement on the 3D reconstruction of a straight circular cone. We give a formula for calculating the base radius of the cone. In the general case, the surface of revolution is approximated by the surface of rotation of some polygonal curve.