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This work investigates the mathematical and geometric challenges inherent in representing a three-dimensional spherical Earth on a two-dimensional plane. The author, Guljan Mushtaqur Rahman, provides a technical examination of the various coordinate systems and transformation algorithms used in modern cartography. By analyzing the trade-offs between area, shape, distance, and direction, the text establishes a framework for understanding how different projections serve specific navigational or analytical purposes.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this text as a rigorous technical resource for students and professionals in the fields of geography and spatial analysis. Readers frequently note the mathematical density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of geometry to fully grasp the presented concepts.
Page Count:
41
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
Pakistan Branch, Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195771427
ISBN-13:
9780195771428
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