conformal projection/conformal map projection
- conformal projection/conformal map projection
A map projection on which the shape of any small area of the surface mapped is preserved unchanged, and all angles around any point are correctly represented. The scale, however, varies with the distance from that point. Also called an orthomorphic map projection.
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conformal — [kənfôr′məl] adj. [< LL(Ec) conformalis, conformable, similar < L conformare: see CONFORM] 1. Math. of a transformation in which corresponding angles are equal 2. designating or of a map projection in which shapes at any point are true, but … English World dictionary
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