[comp.graphics] Distance of a point from a convex polygon - algorithms needed

malhotra@acsu.buffalo.edu (alok malhotra) (01/18/91)

Hi folks,

As part of my research work, I need to make use of  algorithms giving the
distance of  a point from a randomly oriented convex polygon and its 3D
extension ie. distance of a point from a convex polyhedron.
I would greatly appreciate if those of you who have the knowledge of such
algorithms or the references wherein they can be found, would email me the 
same.
So help me guys !

alok

email address : malhotra@acsu.buffalo.edu