Simulates the creation of planetary systems using the Dole accretion model.
This program simulates the creation of a planetary system by accretion of planetismals. Individual planets sweep out dust and gas until all of the dust is swept up. Planets whose orbits are close are coalesced.
See Accrete for more history of this model and programs.
References:
- Dole, Stephen H. "Computer Simulation of the Formation of Planetary Systems." Icarus. 13 (1970), pg 494-508.
- Isaacman & Sagan. "Computer Simulations of Planetary Accretion Dynamics." Icarus. 31 (1997), pg 510-533.
- Fogg, Martyn J. "Extra-Solar Planetary Systems: A Microcomputer Simulation". Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, vol 38, 501-514, 1985.
Original Author: Ian Burrell iburrell@leland.stanford.edu 1997/01/14