craters

Version 1.0.1 (3.49 MB) by Adam Danz
Generates a cratered spherical surface such as a moon or asteroid.
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craters() produces a cratered spherical surface according to optional user inputs that control
  • sphere size and location
  • number and distribution of craters
  • crater radii and depths
By default, crater radii are selected randomly from a bounded gamma distribution. Crater depths are a function of crater radii so larger craters create larger impacts. Crater profiles are defined by a logistic function.
craters outputs the 3D coordinates to the surface object, a table of crater information, and handles to graphics objects.
See the example file for a survey of capabilities of the craters function.
Animation of craters object rotation
Written in Matlab R2021b.

Cite As

Adam Danz (2024). craters (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/101649-craters), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2021b
Compatible with R2020b and later releases
Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
1.0.1

Updated URL to file exchange page.
1.0.0