Optimal projection design and analysis

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1995-10-18

1998-08-25

Cosimano, Edward R.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

345117, 345418, 345427, 364400, 382276, 382293, 382298, G06F 1900

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ABSTRACT:
A system for deriving a cartographic projection having minimum distortion with respect to selected elements of distortion. A first function contains modifiable parameters for mapping earth coordinates into two-dimensional coordinates on the surface of a map, the parameters being varied in such a way as to minimize a function containing a selected set of distortion components normalized according to a predetermined set of relative weights. The selected distortion components may include distortion with respect to distance, angle, and area.

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