About this experiment & keyboard controls
Raise ridges, carve basins, and smooth a landscape. Read the elevation through contour lines and rising water.
Tab to the canvas. Arrow keys move the crosshair; hold Shift for a larger step and modifier actions such as cutting. Enter toggles contact to draw or drag, Escape releases it. Space pauses or resumes. Controls also work with touch.
Prototype models are designed for exploration. They are not calibrated scientific instruments. Save image downloads the current field as a PNG. Your session resets when you reload.