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Conformal map projection

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-006144

One of a class of map projections that preserves angular relationships between the map and the surface of the earth. At any point on the map, measurement of orientation angles is correct. A conformal map projection cannot be equal-area.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-006144
FieldEnvironment
SubjectScience and research
ReferencesEnvironmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Conformal map projection",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "One of a class of map projections that preserves angular relationships between the map and the surface of the earth. At any point on the map, measurement of orientation angles is correct. A conformal map projection cannot be equal-area.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/conformal-map-projection/"
}

Record 6,144 of 30,736 in Environment terminology (MLC-0121). Request the full dataset.