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Map projection

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-016514

A mathematical formula or algorithm for translating the coordinates of features on the surface of the Earth to a plane for representation on a flat map.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-016514
FieldEnvironment
SubjectScience and research
ReferencesEnvironmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016514",
  "term": "Map projection",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A mathematical formula or algorithm for translating the coordinates of features on the surface of the Earth to a plane for representation on a flat map.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/map-projection/"
}

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