An Introduction to the Mathematics of Map Projections
Originally published in 1931 as a guide for mathematically-minded geography students, this book addresses the mathematical theories underlying the construction of maps. Melluish reviews the problems inherent in depicting a sphere on a flat plane and the various ways in which these problems can be solved by varying projections. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the mathematical underpinnings of maps.
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No date availablePaperback
9781107658486
154 pages
216 × 140 × 9 mm
0.2kg
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introductory
- 2. The simple conic
- 3. Equal area projections
- 4. Orthomorphic projections
- 5. Perspective projections
- 6. Miscellaneous projections
- 7. The deformation of projections
- 8. Finite measurements
- 9. The best projection for a given country
- Index.