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modified Lambert conformal map projection

modified Lambert conformal map projection

modified Lambert conformal map projection
A modification of the Lambert conformal projection for use in polar regions. One of the standard parallels is at latitude 89°59′58” and the other latitude is at 71° or 74°. The parallels are expanded slightly to form complete concentric circles. Also called Ney's map projection.
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