st_minimumboundingcircle
How PostGIS runs Minimum Bounding Circle: st_minimumboundingcircle.
| Engine | PostGIS |
|---|---|
| Tool name | st_minimumboundingcircle |
| Interface | sql |
| Implements | Minimum Bounding Circle |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
inputgeom | geometry | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
segs_per_quarter | integer | no | 48 | Not stated | Not stated |
SQL overloads
-
st_minimumboundingcircle(inputgeom geometry, segs_per_quarter integer DEFAULT 48) → geometry
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | #1 | Not stated |
Differences from the operation
- The second argument sets the segments per quarter circle (48 by default); ST_MinimumBoundingRadius returns the centre and radius.
Harvested by the postgis harvester from engine version
3.7.0. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.