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Lambert conic projection

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006849

A map projection that uses a cone as the developable surface, where parallels are concentric arcs and meridians are straight lines radiating from a common center. It is often used for mapping mid-latitude regions because it preserves angles (conformal) and minimizes distortion over large areas. This projection is widely used for aeronautical charts.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006849
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006849",
  "term": "Lambert conic projection",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A map projection that uses a cone as the developable surface, where parallels are concentric arcs and meridians are straight lines radiating from a common center. It is often used for mapping mid-latitude regions because it preserves angles (conformal) and minimizes distortion over large areas. This projection is widely used for aeronautical charts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lambert-conic-projection/"
}

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