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PUBLICATIONS

Variances of Plane Parameters Fitted to Range Data

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Author(s)

Marek Franaszek

Abstract

Formulas for variances of plane parameters fitted with Nonlinear Least Squares to points cloud acquired by 3D imaging systems (e.g., LADAR) are derived. Two different error functions used in minimization are discussed: the orthogonal and the directional function. Comparison of corresponding formulas suggests the two functions may yield different results when applied to the same dataset.
Citation
Journal of Research (NIST JRES) -
NIST Pub Series
Journal of Research (NIST JRES)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Keywords

3D imaging systems, Nonlinear Least Squares, plane fitting
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Citation

Franaszek, M. (2010), Variances of Plane Parameters Fitted to Range Data, Journal of Research (NIST JRES), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created May 5, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017
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