Astronomical Applications Department, U.S. Naval Observatory Curves 3 D Page 3
Generalized Helix (helicized plane curves)
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Helix
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curve2D a t
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curve2D a t
Plot of a helicized Lissajous pattern
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curveplot3D( Helix( Lissajous(7,5,1,1,0.6,t), 0.1, t),
t=0..2*Pi, scaling=unconstrained,
orientation=[170,70], shading=none, axes=frame,
numpoints=200 );
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