Grid generation: Past, present, and future

The grid generation strategies employed in numerically solving nonlinear pa rtial differential equations representative of complex physical phenomena i nvolving complex geometry rare discussed. A historical perspective of evolv ing distinct strategies and methodologies for static and dynamic grid gener ation in view of increased demand for Computational Field Simulations (CFS) is presented. (C) 2000 IMACS. Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All right s reserved.