a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
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equal-area projection::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | equal-area map projection |
| Type of | map projection |
| Has types | homolosine projection, sanson-flamsteed projection, sinusoidal projection |
Examples of equal-area projection
equal-area projection
Mercator himself used the equal-area sinusoidal projection to show relative areas.
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An example of the use of the authalic latitude is the Albers equal-area conic projection.
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The projection is a specific parameterization of the cylindrical equal-area projection.
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This map uses the Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection.
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The projection is neither equal area nor conformal.
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I was surprised to see Fred Pearce's review perpetuate the myth that Arno Peters was the first person to use the equal-area projection.
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The projection is an Albers equal-area and the linear scale along the meridians is not constant like it could be in a polyconic projection for example.
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Note that maps of the 48 states that are displayed in an equal-area projection can give the impression that the state of Texas extends farther south than it actually does.
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Note that maps of the 48 states that are displayed in an equal-area projection can give the impression that the state of Florida extends further east than it actually does.
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