Surface Tab

The Surface tab in an object's properties panel displays properties related to the surface and atmosphere of the object.

This tab is only displayed for Planetary Body objects, whose surface properties are simulated.

• Temperature
  • Average Surface Temperature
    • Minimum Temperature
    • Maximum Temperature
• Energy Flow
  • Energy Absorption Rate
    • Stellar Power
    • Supernova Power
    • Atmosphere Power
    • Tidal Power
    • Gas Drag Power
    • Laser Power
    • Impact Power
  • Energy Radiation Rate
  • Heating Rate
  • Surface Heat Capacity
  • Average Albedo
  • Equilibrium Temperature
  • Effective Temperature
• Water/CO2
  • Show Water or CO₂
  • Boiling Point
  • Freezing Point
• Elevation
  • Elevation Span
  • Elevation Span to Radius Ratio
  • Average Liquid Elevation
• Atmosphere
  • Atmosphere Mass
  • Surface Pressure
  • Atmosphere Scale Height
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Infrared Emissivity