
doi: 10.1137/0901028
With the aid of a duality relation originally obtained in the theory of statistical experimental design, an exact terminating algorithm is developed for finding the ellipse of smallest area covering a given plane point set. Some applications and related problems are discussed. Empirical timings show the algorithm to be highly efficient, particularly for large sets of points.
Optimal statistical designs, convex hulls, Computing methodologies and applications, computational geometry, Packing and covering in \(n\) dimensions (aspects of discrete geometry), optimal design, Computer aspects of numerical algorithms
Optimal statistical designs, convex hulls, Computing methodologies and applications, computational geometry, Packing and covering in \(n\) dimensions (aspects of discrete geometry), optimal design, Computer aspects of numerical algorithms
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