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How do you convert NSF OpenTopography point cloud color data to RGB values?

I am working on a small project where I am attempting to display NSF OpenTopography data in a point cloud visualization using three js. I have been successful in plotting the data points, however I am having issues with understanding the color values associated with the point cloud data. The data includes red, green and blue channels, but the values are 5 digits long for each.

Example:

Red Channel: 16896

Green Channel: 17408

Blue Channel: 19456

How do I convert these to appropriate RGB values scaled from 0-255?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Solution

  • Divide by 256: [66, 68, 76]

    If everything is too dark, divide by 128: [132, 136, 152]