Modelling a Tear Drop

Written by Paul Bourke
February 1995

Sample C code

The is following describes the parametric equations which give rise to an approximate model of a drop of water, for example, a tear drop. Rendered examples are shown on the right.

The equations as functions of longitude phi and latitude theta are:

When theta is 0 there is a discontinuity at the apex where (x,y,z) = (0,0,1)
  



 

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