Parameterisation of quadric surfaces of order 2

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Hi Folks,

1) Can anyone provide some online sources on how to parameterize quadric surfaces of order 2 as shown in this link

Algebraic Surface -- from Wolfram MathWorld

Is there a standard technique?

I did a google search with no useful info.

Thanks
 
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bugatti79 said:
1) Can anyone provide some online sources on how to parameterize quadric surfaces of order 2 as shown in this link
What do you mean by parametrization?
 
Evgeny.Makarov said:
What do you mean by parametrization?

As an example, in the above link, specifically a cone, there are parametric equations given
Cone -- from Wolfram MathWorld

Is there a technique to derive all other types of quadratic surfaces?