Cylindrical map projection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007217",
  "term": "Cylindrical map projection",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "One of a class of map projections formed by projecting coordinates from the earth's surface onto a cylinder that either intersects the surface in two small circles or is tangent to a great circle on the surface. When the cylinder 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/cylindrical-map-projection/"
}