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ken lau

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Why the RMSE become negative?
« on: September 26, 2022, 06:49:43 PM »
X error (cm) - root mean square error for X coordinate for all the cameras.
Y error (cm) - root mean square error for Y coordinate for all the cameras.
Z error (cm) - root mean square error for Z coordinate for all the cameras.

this three sections contains negative result in GCPs, is that correct?
it is interesting that the total RMSE remain positive result.
another question: Total (cm): 15 and  Image (pix): 0.6, is it good result for GCPs?  >:( >:(

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Re: Why the RMSE become negative?
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2022, 07:15:32 PM »
Hi ken lau,

the total error for each component (X, Y, Z) represent the RMS of all camera X, Y and Z errors. The individual error for a given camera can be negative (X_est  - X_source)....

15 cm on fixed GCPs seems large but if the errors are on the cameras it could be OK depending on what type of onboard GNSS positioning you have...
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Paul Pelletier,
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