Systematics of Map Projections

The presented systematics (see [3] under literature) are based upon the (mathematical) characteristics of the map grid.


Classification Criterion I
Type of Pictures of the Main Circles and the Horizontal Circles

Classification Criterion II
Type of the Projection (auxiliary) Surface

Classification Criterion III
Differential-geometrical Characteristics

Classification Criterion IV
Position of the Projection Surface relative to the Pole Axis

Classification Criterion V
Formal Construction of the Projection Functions

Other important criterions

are e.g.

In addition to this see [2] under literature.

  
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