Projection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008178",
  "term": "Projection",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The systematic transformation of geographical coordinates from a three-dimensional curved surface, such as the Earth, onto a two-dimensional flat surface, like a map. This process inherently introduces distortions in area, shape, distance, or direction, depending on the specific projection method used. Common atmospheric science projections include Mercator, Lambert conformal, and polar stereographic.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/projection/"
}