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In KSP terminology, a '''biome''' is geographically contiguous area on the surface of a [[celestial body]]. They yield different experimental data (and flavor text). Currently{{Check version||0.23}}, only the Kerbin System, consisting of [[Kerbin]] and its moon [[Mün]] and [[Minmus]], have biomes. Taking data at different altitudes (including 'on the ground', i.e. surface samples) over different biomes reveals different [[Science|scientific results]].
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In KSP terminology, a '''biome''' is geographically contiguous area on the surface of a [[celestial body]]. They yield different experimental data (and flavor text). Currently{{Check version||0.23}}, only the Kerbin System, consisting of [[Kerbin]] and its moons [[Mün]] and [[Minmus]], have biomes. Although officially only Kerbin, Mun and Minmus have biomes, there are two different biomes available on Laythe and Eve because part of their surface is covered by fluids which represent another biome.
  
In real life, [[w:Biome|biomes]] are contiguous areas with similar climatic conditions and organism communities. Without organisms, there are no biomes.
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Taking data at different altitudes (including 'on the ground', i.e. surface samples) over different biomes reveals different [[Science|scientific results]]. Scientific results always count for the complete biome, even if the biome are not connected other parts of the biome. For example the pole biome ''Ice Caps'' on Kerbin counts as one on both poles, as long as they are named the same, and results between both won't differ. Depending on the scientific experiment, it will either differ between all biome or between none and result always same.
  
== Biomes on the celestial bodies ==
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In real life, [[w:biome|biome]]s are contiguous areas with similar climatic conditions and organism communities. Without organisms, there are no biomes.  
If a body has specific biomes for the poles, the scientific results for both poles are the same. For example the north and south polar caps of Kerbin are the same biome called ''Ice Caps''. Although officially only Kerbin, Mun and Minmus have biomes, there are two different biomes available on Laythe and Eve because part of their surface is covered by fluids which represent another biome.
 
  
=== Kerbin ===
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== Kerbin ==
 
[[File:KerbinBiomeMap.png|thumb|Biome Map of Kerbin]]
 
[[File:KerbinBiomeMap.png|thumb|Biome Map of Kerbin]]
The planet Kerbin has 9 true biomes which extend into airborne and orbital altitudes. It also has three surface-only biome special locations, all of which are at [[Kerbal_Space_Center|KSC]] (while in flight, KSC counts as Shores biome).
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The planet Kerbin has 9 true biomes which extend into airborne and orbital altitudes. It also has three surface-only biome special locations, all of which are at [[Kerbal_Space_Center|KSC]], which KSC counts as Shores biome while in flight.
  
 
There is also a distinction between being on land in a biome or in water. Most rivers and smaller bodies of water are the same biome as the ground around them. Only large lakes and Kerbin's oceans are counted as Water biome areas. Shores make up medium-sized lakes and coastal areas, covering both beach areas and on out into the water. Interestingly, small islands in Kerbin's oceanic areas, such as at the [[Insular Airfield]], sometimes are counted as surface landings, not splashdowns, within the Water biome.
 
There is also a distinction between being on land in a biome or in water. Most rivers and smaller bodies of water are the same biome as the ground around them. Only large lakes and Kerbin's oceans are counted as Water biome areas. Shores make up medium-sized lakes and coastal areas, covering both beach areas and on out into the water. Interestingly, small islands in Kerbin's oceanic areas, such as at the [[Insular Airfield]], sometimes are counted as surface landings, not splashdowns, within the Water biome.
  
Science can be done in landed and splashed situations within biomes where bodies of water can be found. Science can also be done in biomes at various altitudes. Note that there are differences in in-flight biome recognition between Crew Reports, EVAs, and the various Science modules. Also, some modules can't log results while flying.
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Science can be done in landed and splashed situations within biomes where bodies of water can be found. Science can also be done in biomes at various altitudes.
  
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=== Kerbin biome list ===
 
* LaunchPad
 
* LaunchPad
 
* Runway
 
* Runway
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* Shores
 
* Shores
  
=== Mun ===
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== Mun ==
 
The Mun has in total 15 biomes, 7 of which are large-scale major craters with specific names. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.  
 
The Mun has in total 15 biomes, 7 of which are large-scale major craters with specific names. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.  
  
 
There is no atmosphere on the Mun but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.
 
There is no atmosphere on the Mun but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.
====Mun Biome List====
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=== Mun biome list ===
 
[[File:MunBiomeMap.png|thumb|Mun Biome Map]]
 
[[File:MunBiomeMap.png|thumb|Mun Biome Map]]
 
* Northern Basin
 
* Northern Basin
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* Poles
 
* Poles
  
=== Minmus ===
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== Minmus ==
 
Minmus has in total 9 biomes. Unlike the Mun, none denote specific craters or other localized landmarks. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats.
 
Minmus has in total 9 biomes. Unlike the Mun, none denote specific craters or other localized landmarks. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats.
  
 
There is no atmosphere on Minmus but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.
 
There is no atmosphere on Minmus but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.
====Minmus Biome List====
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=== Minmus biome list ===
 
[[File:Minmusbiome.png|thumb|Minmus Biome Map]]
 
[[File:Minmusbiome.png|thumb|Minmus Biome Map]]
 
* Highland
 
* Highland
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* Poles
 
* Poles
  
=== Eve ===
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== Eve ==
 
* Ocean
 
* Ocean
 
* Land
 
* Land
  
=== Laythe ===
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== Laythe ==
 
* Water
 
* Water
 
* Land
 
* Land
  
=== Other ===
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== Other ==
 
All other celestial bodies have only one biome for the complete body. This will most likely change in the future.
 
All other celestial bodies have only one biome for the complete body. This will most likely change in the future.

Revision as of 01:57, 9 March 2014

In KSP terminology, a biome is geographically contiguous area on the surface of a celestial body. They yield different experimental data (and flavor text). Currently[outdated], only the Kerbin System, consisting of Kerbin and its moons Mün and Minmus, have biomes. Although officially only Kerbin, Mun and Minmus have biomes, there are two different biomes available on Laythe and Eve because part of their surface is covered by fluids which represent another biome.

Taking data at different altitudes (including 'on the ground', i.e. surface samples) over different biomes reveals different scientific results. Scientific results always count for the complete biome, even if the biome are not connected other parts of the biome. For example the pole biome Ice Caps on Kerbin counts as one on both poles, as long as they are named the same, and results between both won't differ. Depending on the scientific experiment, it will either differ between all biome or between none and result always same.

In real life, biomes are contiguous areas with similar climatic conditions and organism communities. Without organisms, there are no biomes.

Kerbin

Biome Map of Kerbin

The planet Kerbin has 9 true biomes which extend into airborne and orbital altitudes. It also has three surface-only biome special locations, all of which are at KSC, which KSC counts as Shores biome while in flight.

There is also a distinction between being on land in a biome or in water. Most rivers and smaller bodies of water are the same biome as the ground around them. Only large lakes and Kerbin's oceans are counted as Water biome areas. Shores make up medium-sized lakes and coastal areas, covering both beach areas and on out into the water. Interestingly, small islands in Kerbin's oceanic areas, such as at the Insular Airfield, sometimes are counted as surface landings, not splashdowns, within the Water biome.

Science can be done in landed and splashed situations within biomes where bodies of water can be found. Science can also be done in biomes at various altitudes.

Kerbin biome list

  • LaunchPad
  • Runway
  • KSC
  • Grasslands
  • Highlands
  • Mountains
  • Deserts
  • Badlands
  • Tundra
  • IceCaps
  • Water
  • Shores

Mun

The Mun has in total 15 biomes, 7 of which are large-scale major craters with specific names. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.

There is no atmosphere on the Mun but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.

Mun biome list

Mun Biome Map
  • Northern Basin
  • Highland Craters
  • Highlands
  • Midland Craters
  • Midlands
  • Canyons
  • East Crater
  • East Farside Crater
  • Farside Crater
  • Northwest Crater
  • Southwest Crater
  • Twin Craters
  • Polar Crater
  • Polar Lowlands
  • Poles

Minmus

Minmus has in total 9 biomes. Unlike the Mun, none denote specific craters or other localized landmarks. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats.

There is no atmosphere on Minmus but some experiments can be done at various flight altitudes.

Minmus biome list

Minmus Biome Map
  • Highland
  • Midlands
  • Lowlands
  • Slopes
  • Lesser Flats
  • Flats
  • Great Flats
  • Greater Flats
  • Poles

Eve

  • Ocean
  • Land

Laythe

  • Water
  • Land

Other

All other celestial bodies have only one biome for the complete body. This will most likely change in the future.