The EJS Uniform Spherical Distribution Model shows how to pick a random point on the surface of a sphere. It shows a distribution generated by (incorrectly) picking points using a uniform random distribution as well as the correct weighted distribution. You can modify this simulation if you have Ejs installed by right-clicking within the plot and selecting "Open Ejs Model" from the pop-up menu item.
The Uniform Spherical Distribution Model was created using the Easy Java Simulations (Ejs) modeling tool. It is distributed as a ready-to-run (compiled) Java archive. Double clicking the ejs_stp_UniformSphericalDistribution.jar file will run the program if Java is installed. Ejs is a part of the Open Source Physics Project and is designed to make it easier to access, modify, and generate computer models. Additional Ejs models are available. They can be found by searching ComPADRE for Open Source Physics, OSP, or Ejs.
Please note that this resource requires
at least version 1.5 of Java (JRE).
Uniform Spherical Distribution Model Source Code
Source Code for the Uniform Spherical Distribution Model program. download 20kb .zip
Published: April 23, 2009
Rights: This material is released under the GNU General Public License Version 3.
W. Christian, Computer Program UNIFORM SPHERICAL DISTRIBUTION MODEL, Version 1.0 (2009), WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8846&DocID=1174).
W. Christian, Computer Program UNIFORM SPHERICAL DISTRIBUTION MODEL, Version 1.0 (2009), <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8846&DocID=1174>.
Christian, W. (2009). Uniform Spherical Distribution Model (Version 1.0) [Computer software]. Retrieved December 12, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8846&DocID=1174
Christian, Wolfgang. "Uniform Spherical Distribution Model." Version 1.0. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8846&DocID=1174 (accessed 12 December 2024).
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