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Mercator projection an orthomorphic map projection on which parallels and meridians form a rectangular grid, scale being exaggerated with increasing distance from the equator Mercator projection [mər′kād·ər prə‚jek·shən] (mapping) A conformal cylindrical map projection in which the surface of a sphere or spheroid, such as the earth, is conceived as developed on a cylinder tangent along the Equator; meridians appear as equally spaced vertical lines, and parallels as horizontal lines drawn farther apart as the latitude increases, such that the correct relationship between latitude and longitude scales at any point is maintained. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Critical mapping of the antipodal artists' parallel attributes--both paint as a way to test painting's limits--has produced, like a Mercator projection, distortions of significance while continuing to confuse and degrade the meanings and utility of the terms conceptual and theoretical--terms rarely applied to Martin's practice. I suggest that world maps with countries colored by some statistical feature often would be more useful if done on a cartogram that is a compromise between population and size of countries, rather than on a map with a simple Mercator projection ("A Better Distorted View:' SN: 8/28/04, p. Mercator: In use since the 1500s, the Mercator projection is popular with sailors. |
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