https://www.mathworks.com/help/ident/ref/translatecov.html
translatecov - Translate parameter covariance across model transformation operations - MATLAB
This MATLAB function transforms sys into sysNew = fcn(sys) and translates the parameter covariance of sys to the parameter covariance of the transformed model.
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https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1457518
Parameter covariance and non-uniqueness in material model calibration using the Virtual Fields...
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https://www.jmp.com/support/help/en/17.1/jmp/repeated-effects-covariance-parameter-estimates.shtml
Repeated Effects Covariance Parameter Estimates
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