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Tectonic Planet
 Entry ID: tectonicplanet

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Summary
Abstract: Tectonic Planet is a planet-wide terrain generator, using simulated tectonic movements rather than fractals. Intended to produce richer information than just a heightmap - geology layers, climate, biomes, and resources.
Service Citation
Title: Tectonic Planet
Provider: SourceForge
URL: http://sourceforge.net/projects/tectonicplanet/
Service Keywords
MODELS >DIGITAL ELEVATION/DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS >PLATE BOUNDARIES Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
ELEVATION
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Use Constraints Software is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Ancillary Keywords
Earth Science
Simulations
Tectonics

Service Provider
SOURCEFORGE > SourceForge.net Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://sourceforge.net/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: TOM GROVES
Email: tom_groves at users.sourceforge.net
Personnel
TOM GROVES
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: tom_groves at users.sourceforge.net
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2009-03-31
SERF Last Revision Date: 2009-04-01
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