On the Definition of Standard Parallels in Map Projections

The article belongs to the field of theoretical research on map projections. It is observed that there is no unique and generally accepted definition of standard parallels in the cartographic literature. For some authors, a standard line is a line along which there is no distortion, and for others,...

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Published in:	ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Main Author:	Miljenko Lapaine
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	map projection parallel equidistant in the direction of the parallel parallel equidistant in the direction of the meridian standard parallel
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/12/12/490