Quick Answer
Calculate Survey-Grade Point Cloud Registration Residual Analyzer
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Result Interpretation
Survey-Grade Point Cloud Registration Residual Analyzer Calculator computes Registration Residual in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Control Point Weighting Factor = 0.85
- Control Strength Coefficient = 0.03
- Sum of Squared Residuals = 0.045
- Number of Survey Control Points = 8
- Number of Corresponding Points = 120
Expected Result:
- Registration Residual = 0.021047859019032
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Registration Residual = 0.021047859019032 m.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
registration residual = sqrt((sum of squared residuals / number of corresponding points) * (1.0 + (control point weighting factor * (1.0 - exp(-control strength coefficient * number of survey control points)))))Formula family: formula_survey_point_cloud_registration_residual_analyzer
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| sum_sq_residuals | Sum of Squared Residuals | INPUT | Sum of Squared Residuals |
| num_correspondences | Number of Corresponding Points | INPUT | Number of Corresponding Points |
| control_weight | Control Point Weighting Factor | INPUT | Control Point Weighting Factor |
| control_strength | Control Strength Coefficient | INPUT | Control Strength Coefficient |
| num_control_points | Number of Survey Control Points | INPUT | Number of Survey Control Points |
| registration_residual | Registration Residual | OUTPUT | Registration Residual |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the sum of squared residuals in m^2.
- Enter the number of corresponding points in 1.
- Enter the control point weighting factor in 1.
- Enter the control strength coefficient in 1.
- Enter the number of survey control points in 1.
- Step 1: Compute registration residual.
- Read the registration residual (m) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Survey-Grade Point Cloud Registration Residual Analyzer
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Survey-Grade Point Cloud Registration Residual Analyzer Calculator estimates Registration Residual based on the input parameters you provide
Why is sum of squared residuals important in this calculation?
sum of squared residuals is directly proportional to registration residual. When you enter sum of squared residuals in m^2, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result registration residual?
The calculator outputs registration residual in m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Sum of Squared Residuals (m^2). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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