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stereographic projection -
(1) [map projections] A tangent planar projection that views the earth's surface from a point on the globe opposite the tangent point.
(2) [map projections] A secant planar projection that views the earth from a point on the globe opposite the center of the projection.
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Source: esri, 01 September 2012 09:20:56, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation
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