Azimuthal map projection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002577",
  "term": "Azimuthal map projection",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "One of a class of map projections formed by projecting coordinates from the Earth's surface directly onto a plane that is either tangent at a point on the surface or that intersects the surface in a circle. When the plane intersects the surface, the projection is said to be the secant case.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/azimuthal-map-projection/"
}