Display 3D surface data on a 2D plot

To Whom It May Concern:

I have data (e.g., temperature) on a cylindrical surface. The x, y, z coordinates are known. I would like to display the data on a 2D surface (i.e., flatten (unroll) the cylinder)

Any insights on how to do this will be appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

The pol2cart (link) function comes quickly to mind. It would seem to be appropriate.