Author Description
This album has been prepared to aquatint those in the cartographic profession and other cartophiles with the wide range of map projections that have been developed during the past few centuries. Because including all of the hundreds of know projections would be both difficult and expensive, this volume presents some 90 basic projections in over 130 different different modification and aspects. Dozens of other projections are mentioned briefly. All the popular projections have been included, along with many others that have interesting appearances or features, even if their usefulness for any serious mapping is limited.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the diversity and technical variety of map projections developed over the past several centuries to provide a comprehensive visual and descriptive reference for cartographers and enthusiasts. Authors John P. Snyder and Philip M. Voxland, both recognized for their expertise in cartographic science, compile a systematic survey of projection methods to illustrate how mathematical models represent the spherical Earth on a flat surface.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of approximately 90 basic map projections
- Over 130 variations and aspects of projection types
- Brief descriptions of dozens of additional, less common projections
Scope Limits
- The text does not attempt to catalog every single known projection in existence
- It does not provide exhaustive mathematical derivations for every featured model
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and professionals in the field of geography regard this work as a standard visual reference for understanding the breadth of cartographic projection techniques. Readers frequently note the clarity of the presentation, which makes complex geometric concepts accessible to both students and seasoned cartographers.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1989-01-01
Publisher:
United States Govt Printing Office
ISBN-10:
0160033683
ISBN-13:
9780160033681
Science
Cartography
Reference
Maps
Geography
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