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When might you want to use a projection other than the Mercator projection?
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What map projection is best for calculating directions?
Map Nation claims to have the best directions. There are many other companies out there as well, including google maps, mapquest, and a variety of others.
What kind of map perserves shape and perserves size?
A map that preserves both shape and size is known as an equidistant map projection. This type of projection maintains distances accurately, allowing for both shape and scale to be represented correctly. However, it's important to note that while some projections can preserve shape (like conformal projections) or size (like equal-area projections), few can do both simultaneously across the entire map. As a result, equidistant projections often compromise on one of these properties to maintain the other.
How is peters projection different to a real map?
Well the Peter's Projection IS a "real map," as you say; or rather, another projection. There are hundreds out there and none are better than any others. It just depends on what you're using it for. The Peter's Projection is just an image of the world that, when it was brought out in 1974, was different than anyone had previously seen, since the Mercator projection in 1596. The Peter's Projection basically is a more accurate version of what you are referring to as a "real map." A Mercator projection shows the shapes of land masses as they appear on a globe, but flattened out, which gives an extremely inaccurate picture of the size of the masses. (For instance, it shows Greenland as being roughly the same size as Africa, when in fact it 14 times smaller!!) The Peter's was created in order to show the true size of land masses, in a more fair representation. It does, however, sacrifice true shape.The best thing you can do is look at images of several projections next to each other so that you can see what I mean.Check out website with URL in related links for Explanation & Guide of the Peters World Map.
What are the four types of map projections?
Mercator Projection : longitude and latitude as straight, parallel lines Conic Projection : a circular map made from a flattened cone, centered on a pole or other point Gall-Peters Projection : relocates standard parallels, narrows longitudinal spacing Robinson Projection : approximates a true spherical view of the Earth, except the poles Winkel Tripel Projection : an azimuth approximation of the world view, similar to Robinson The most widely used is the Mercator projection, the major disadvantage being its area expansions (areas closer to the poles appear larger and lack their true shapes). The Gall-Peters Projection provides a closer approximation of the relative areas. All flat representations of a spherical surface will create variances in "true" size or shape. (see image links)
How are the lines of longitude on the mercator projection different form the other two?
Lines of longitude on the Mercator projection are straight and evenly spaced, while on the other two projections (such as the Robinson or Winkel Tripel), they are curved and vary in spacing. This distortion in longitude is a trade-off for maintaining accurate shapes and angles on the Mercator projection.
Compare and contrast mercator and gnomonic projections?
Compare: Both Mercator and Gnomonic projections are commonly used for nautical purposes, such as routes for ships to take.Contrast: Gnomonic projections usually display a small area of the Earth, whereas a Mercator projection displays the entire Earth, but with distortions at the poles.
In mapping what is the difference between mercator projection and an equal area projection?
Mercator projection distorts the size of land masses, resulting in high distortion near the poles. Equal area projections maintain accurate land area proportions, making them useful for representing data like population density.
What type of projection is a mercator world map and what sets it apart from other projections?
The Mercator projection has straight meridians and parallels that intersect at right angles. Scale is true at the equator or at two standard parallels equidistant from the equator. The projection is often used for marine navigation because all straight lines on the map are lines of constant azimuth.
When might you want to use a projection other than the Mercator projection?
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When might you want to use a projection other than Mercator projection?
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What are different types of map projections?
Mercator Projection : longitude and latitude as straight, parallel lines Conic Projection : a circular map made from a flattened cone, centered on a pole or other point Gall-Peters Projection : relocates standard parallels, narrows longitudinal spacing Robinson Projection : approximates a true spherical view of the Earth, except the poles Winkel Tripel Projection : an azimuth approximation of the world view, similar to Robinson The most widely used is the Mercator projection, the major disadvantage being its area expansions (areas closer to the poles appear larger and lack their true shapes). The Gall-Peters Projection provides a closer approximation of the relative areas. All flat representations of a spherical surface will create variances in "true" size or shape. (see image links)
Which types of map projection will be the best for comparing the sizes of countries?
Equal-area map projections, such as the Mollweide or Gall-Peters projections, are best for comparing the sizes of countries as they accurately represent the relative sizes of land masses. This helps to avoid distortions that can occur in other types of map projections, such as the Mercator projection.
What are Mercator and Gnomonic projections most common used for?
The Mercator projection is commonly used for navigation and general-purpose world maps due to its ability to accurately represent directions. The Gnomonic projection, on the other hand, is often used for navigational purposes like plotting great circle routes or representing shortest paths between two points on a globe.
Which map projection puts a map of the earth on to a flat piece of paper and is used by nearly all deep sea navigators?
All map projections put the earth's surface on to a flat sheet, in different ways. For navigation the Mercator projection is very common because a line on a constant compass bearing is shown as a straight line in this projection. Mercator is an example of a conformal projection because the shape of a small feature - like an island - is preserved on the map. Other projections preserve area or direction, but no projection can achieve everything, it's always a compromise.
What is the caraestic of various kinds of world map projections?
World map projections vary in their characteristics, primarily in how they represent the Earth's curved surface on a flat plane. Common types include the Mercator projection, which preserves angles but distorts sizes, particularly near the poles; and the Robinson projection, which aims for a more balanced representation of area, shape, and distance, reducing distortion overall. Other projections, like the Peters projection, prioritize area accuracy, leading to significant shape distortion. Each projection serves different purposes, making them useful for various applications in navigation, education, and thematic mapping.
Why second and third angle projections not used in orthographic projections?
because 2nd and 4th angle projection overlap each other
