Procrustes transformation

A procedure used in factor analysis to transform a matrix to represent a target matrix as closely as possible.

A Procrustes transformation is a geometric transformation involving only translation, scaling, and rigid transformation. Named after the mythical Greek robber, Procrustes.

See also

• Procrustes analysis
• Orthogonal Procrustes problem
• Affine transformation, which also allows for shear.

External links

• Procrustes trasformation

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