Waves on the Sphere
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This example demonstrates wave patterns on a sphere. It involves spherical geometry and trigonometric functions. By using the Surface command, wave patterns on the sphere can be constructed. Suitable for high school students and educators for teaching and research.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
Surface(((r(th, fi) * sin(fi)) * cos(th)), ((r(th, fi) * sin(fi)) * sin(th)), (r(th, fi) * cos(fi)), th, 0, th_0, fi, 0, fi_0) → b