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OpenCraterTool

The OpenCraterTool is an open source extension for QGIS to measure and compare craters. The tool enables a map projection-independent measurement of crater sizes as basis for accurate dating of planetary surfaces. Scientific publications using the OpenCraterTool are welcome to cite the following article as a reference: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105687

For questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact thomas.heyer[at]uni-muenster.de.

How to Install

Installation from QGIS plugin repository

  • Launch QGIS (version 3.24 or later)

  • Go to the "Plugins" menu and select "Manage and Install Plugins..."

  • Search for "OpenCraterTool" and install the plugin

  • The plugin will appear as a set of blue circles in the QGIS toolbar

Installation from GitHub

  • Download this repository from GitHub

  • Unzip the file and rename the folder to "OpenCraterTool" without the version number

  • Copy the "OpenCraterTool" folder into the QGIS plugins folder. You can find the plugins folder by going to the settings menu > User Profiles > Open Active Profile Folder > open the python folder > find the plugins folder)

  • Launch QGIS (version 3.24 or later)

  • Go to the "Plugins" menu and select "Manage and Install Plugins..."

  • Find OpenCraterTool in the installed plugins list and check the checkbox

  • The plugin will appear as a set of blue circles in the QGIS toolbar