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Fig. 3.5 Screenshot captured in 2002 by the SizeUK team, showing web-based software tools
for 3D data analysis. The online software allows the user to view (images, left to right) 3D shape
analysis, seated 2D cross section, the front silhouette and side profile; and (in the panel of
figures below) a table of average measurements (Ruiz et al., 2002).

Fig. 3.6 Four views of an average female torso computed from subjects in the preliminary
SizeUK survey. The torso is rotated about a vertical axis between views (Tahan et al., 2003).

participate as partners in national studies. This can be done to offset the cost of a sur-
vey or to meet cost overruns. It is therefore particularly important to protect data from
illicit copying.