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map projection - A coordinate conversion from a geodetic coordinate system to a planar surface, converting geodetic latitude and longitude to plane (map) coordinates. The result is a two-dimensional coordinate system called a projected coordinate reference system.
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Source: Open Geospatial Consortium, 23 June 2011 07:39:59, http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/glossary
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Map Projection - A mathematical model that transforms the locations of features on the Earth's surface to locations on a two-dimensional surface such as a map.
There is a certain give and take as some projections preserve shape; others preserve accuracy of area, distance, or direction.
See also co-ordinate/coordinate system
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