Production Functions and Monte Carlo Utilities

Production Functions and Monte Carlo Utilities#

This section provides examples of how to generate both projectile and crater populations using the Production component, as well as how to use the functions contained in the Monte Carlo utilities.

Plot the NPF Chronology function for the Moon and Mars

Plot the NPF Chronology function for the Moon and Mars

Plot a distribution of random impact angles

Plot a distribution of random impact angles

Plot a distribution of random sizes

Plot a distribution of random sizes

Plot the Neukum projectile CSFD

Plot the Neukum projectile CSFD

Plot a distribution of random locations

Plot a distribution of random locations

Sample a power law and lunar Neukum Production Function

Sample a power law and lunar Neukum Production Function

Plot a distribution of random velocities given a mean

Plot a distribution of random velocities given a mean

Plot isochrons for the Moon and Mars for 1 Ma, 1 Ga, and 4 Ga using the Neukum Production Function

Plot isochrons for the Moon and Mars for 1 Ma, 1 Ga, and 4 Ga using the Neukum Production Function