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orthomorphic projection
orthomorphic projectionA projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by correct shape and bearings are correct.Thesaurus| Noun | 1.orthomorphic projection - a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shapeconformal projectionmap projection - a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude |
orthomorphic projection
orthomorphic projection The Mercator projection as an example of orthomorphic projection.A projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by the correct shape and the bearings are correct. The meridians and the parallels intersect at right angles. The scale at any point is equal along both the meridians and the parallels.orthomorphic projection
Synonyms for orthomorphic projectionnoun a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shapeSynonymsRelated Words |