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
  • Tidal Power
  • Temperature Accurate Time Step
• Water/CO2
  • Show Water or CO₂
  • Boiling Point
  • Freezing Point
  • Maximum Snow Depth
  • Liquid Flow Accurate Time Step
• Elevation
  • Elevation Span
  • Elevation Span to Radius Ratio
  • Average Liquid Elevation
• Radiation
  • Effective Temperature
  • Average Albedo
  • Radiative Power
• Atmosphere
  • Atmosphere Mass
  • Surface Pressure
  • Atmosphere Scale Height
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Infrared Emissivity