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equal-area map projection
Thesaurus| Noun | 1.equal-area map projection - a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globeequal-area projectionhomolosine projection - an equal-area projection map of the globe; oceans are distorted in order to minimize the distortion of the continentsmap projection - a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitudeSanson-Flamsteed projection, sinusoidal projection - an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes |
equal-area map projection
equal-area map projection[¦ē·kwəl ¦er·ēə ′map prə‚jek·shən] (mapping) A map projection having a constant area scale; it is not conformal and is not used for navigation. Also known as authalic map projection; equivalent map projection. equal-area map projection
Related to equal-area map projection: equivalent map projection, Eckert projection, cylindrical map projection, Cartographic projectionSynonyms for equal-area map projectionnoun a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globeSynonymsRelated Words- homolosine projection
- map projection
- Sanson-Flamsteed projection
- sinusoidal projection
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