polyconic projection

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Noun polyconic projection has 1 sense

polyconic projection - a conic projection of a map having distances between meridians equal to those distance on a globe
--₁ is a kind of conic projection, conical projection

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Polyconic Projection

Noun: A type of map projection designed to preserve the scale and shape of small areas on the Earth's surface, especially in the mid-latitudes.

Example Sentence: The polyconic projection is commonly used for mapping regions that span a few degrees north and south of the Equator.

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the polyconic projection.

Example Sentence: The polyconic projection method offers a distinct advantage in accurately representing regional geography.

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