conical projection

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Noun conical projection has 1 sense

conic projection, conical projection - a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles
--₁ is a kind of map projection
--₁ has particulars: polyconic projection

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Conical Projection

Conical projection is a cartographic technique used to represent the surface of a sphere or a spheroid on a two-dimensional map. This method preserves the shapes of small regions, while distorting larger areas.

Example Sentences:

1. Noun (Geography): The conical projection is commonly used to depict countries or continents on world maps.

2. Adjective: The conical projection map provides a unique way of visualizing the Earth's surface.

3. Noun (Optics): In optics, a conical projection refers to a specific type of lens used for projecting images onto a curved surface.

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