Eckert II
Description
A pseudo cylindrical equal-area projection.
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Projection method
A pseudo cylindrical projection.
Parallels are unequally spaced straight lines. Meridians are equally spaced straight lines. The poles and the central meridian are straight lines half as long as the equator.
Properties
Shape
Shape isn't preserved.
Area
Area is preserved.
Direction
Direction is distorted everywhere.
Distance
Scale is correct along 55°10' N and S.
Limitations
Discontinuities exist at the equator.
Uses and applications
Useful only as a novelty.
Parameters
Desktop
- False Easting
- False Northing
- Central Meridian
![Note Note](rsrc/note.png)
Supported on spheres only.
geographic_coordinate_systems.pdf | A geographic coordinate systems pdf file which contains lists of supported gcs and vcs. |
projected_coordinate_systems.pdf | A projected coordinate systems pdf file which contains lists of supported pcs. |
geographic_transformations.pdf | A geographic transformations pdf file which contains lists of supported geographic and vertical transformations. |
Related Topics
7/31/2013