Rational parametrization of real algebraic surfaces

The parameterization problem asks for a real parameterization of an implicitly given real algebraic surface, in terms of rational functions in two variables. We give an algorithm for the parameterization of tubular surfaces. Also, it is shown that many instances of the parameterization problem can be reduced to the tubular case.

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