Map Projections: A Reference Manual

by L M Bugayevskiy, John Snyder

Overview

Map projection concerns the science of mathematical cartography, the techniques by which the Earth's dimensions, shape and features are translated in map form, be that two-dimensional paper or two- or three- dimensional electronic representations. The central focus of this book is on the theory of map projections. Mathematical cartography also take

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040211946
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/19/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

L M Bugayevskiy, John Snyder

Table of Contents

1.Introduction 2. General Theory of Map Projections 3. Map Projections with Straight Parallels 4. Map Projections with Parallels in the Shape of Concentric Circles 5. Map Projections with Parallels in the Shape on Nonconcentric Circles 6. Projections for Topographic and Named Quadrangle Maps 7. Research in Map Projections; Best and Ideal Map Projections 8. Numerical Methods in Mathematical Cartography 9. Choice and Identification in Map Projections 10. Problems and Automation in Map Projections 11. Summary of Miscellaneous Map Projections. Normal Normal Default Paragraph Font Default Paragraph Font wdooley$P:\sourcecd.vf7\tnf_books\TF1904.doc ?? Unknown ! Times New Roman Times New Roman Symbol Symbol '

Editorial Reviews

Cartographers know that you cannot get a map simply by flattening a globe any more than you can get an anatomical drawing by squashing a spider. Here is a joint Russian-American textbook for advanced or mathematically oriented students and practitioners on the science of transforming the round earth into a two- dimensional representation with specific features and uses. Discusses the calculations for the different types, projection research, choosing the right projection, automation, and other aspects. Revised from Kartograficheskiye Proyektsii: Spravochnoye Posobiye, published in Moscow in 1992. Paper edition (0304-3), $42.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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