Gentlebeings,
My first official installment of the Scientific Accuracy Mod, and the most scientifically accurate one, is now posted:
GPSAM I Current version beta 0.01B
From the Designer's Notes (also in beta):
This mod is intended to make the game MORE scientifically accurate. It is naturally limited by game mechanics, the state of our understanding of planetary science and astronomy, and my own abilities. There is no way to make it ABSOLUTELY accurate; all of these are moving targets, and at some point I had to simply cut off the development process and make the mod. I have tried whenever possible to document my methods and assumptions, to allow the diligent modder to adjust for different interpretations or new information. I also intend to modify as necessary in light of new information. Although, sooner or later, I WILL have to get back to real science.
This mod was begun approximately one year ago, and, apart from a couple months' hiatus, has been under continuous, incremental development since then (in parallel with other elements of GPSAM). I hope you enjoy it. Permission is given to use parts of the mod, with credit, in other mods.
Please post comments, bug reports, etc. in this thread so that I can respond as quickly as possible.