Improving point cloud color quality

Issue description

The post-processed cloud has vague colored patches in large areas. Very few details can be observed from the Point cloud, only shapes.

This could be because not enough panorama images were captured during the scanning. The processing software relies on the captured panorama images for color information. If you look at the example, you can see that there were no images in the middle portion of the scan (red dots mark the capture locations, the yellow line is the trajectory during the mapping). Therefore, the software was re-using the same color from the previous area, which created these vague color patches.

Troubleshooting procedure

There is no way to rectify this other than remapping. When remapping, use the automatic panorama triggering setting.

  1. Tap the settings icon and set the automatic triggering parameter to 1.5-2 meters.

  2. When you hear the beep reminding you to stop, stand still and the NavVis device will automatically capture the image.