June 1982 - Vol. 25 No. 6
Features
Modularity and the sequential file update problem
The best-known solution to the sequential file update problem is the balanced-line algorithm. Here, the problem is solved using abstract data types and the resulting…
Reducing dictionary size by using a hashing technique
Peterson [3] described a variety of techniques to implement a spelling checker for plain-language documents and discussed the central importance of the structure and size…
Computer rendering of stochastic models
A recurrent problem in generating realistic pictures by computers is to represent natural irregular objects and phenomena without undue time or space overhead. We develop…