Understanding Map Projections
Understanding Map Projections
Understanding Map Projections
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
ECKERT I<br />
The central meridian is 0°.<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
Used primarily as a novelty map.<br />
PROJECTION METHOD<br />
A pseudocylindrical projection.<br />
LINEAR GRATICULES<br />
Parallels and meridians are equally spaced straight<br />
lines. The poles and the central meridian are straight<br />
lines half as long as the equator.<br />
PROPERTIES<br />
Shape<br />
Shape isn’t preserved.<br />
Area<br />
Area isn’t preserved.<br />
Direction<br />
Direction is distorted everywhere.<br />
Distance<br />
Scale is correct along 47°10' N and S.<br />
LIMITATIONS<br />
Discontinuities exist at the equator.<br />
USES AND APPLICATIONS<br />
Useful only as a novelty.<br />
Supported map projections• 47