A robust technique for surface reconstruction from orthogonal slices

The problem of surface reconstruction from sets of planar slices representing cross sections through 3D objects is presented. The final result of surface reconstruction is always based on the correct estimation of the structure of the original object and on the visual quality of the resultant surface. This paper is a case study of the structure reconstruction and the surface formation problems. We present a new approach, which is based on considering mutually orthogonal sets of slices. A new method for surface reconstruction from orthogonal slices is described, and the benefit of orthogonal slices is also discussed. The properties and sample results are presented as well.