General Aspects of Map Projection Methods Map Projection
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graphic20. May 2007
A projection method is a conversion describing the mapping form a mathematical earthmodel (spheroid like a sphere or ellipsoid) to the plane.
It is not possible to map from a curved surface like a sphere or ellipsoid to a plane without distortion.
related information
Voser 2003 - Map Projections for the Layman
Voser 2007 - Konzeptuelle Modellierung von Koordinatensystemen für Geodateninfrastrukturen
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