How Do You Spell CONICAL PROJECTION?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒnɪkə͡l pɹəd͡ʒˈɛkʃən] (IPA)

Conical Projection is a term used in cartography to represent the spherical Earth on a two-dimensional surface. The spelling is /ˈkɒnɪkəl prəˈdʒɛkʃən/, with the stress on the second syllable of "conical" and on the first syllable of "projection". The letters "c-o-n-i-c-a-l" are pronounced as /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ and the word "projection" is pronounced as /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/. Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help in pronouncing the word correctly and avoid confusion between similar-sounding words.

CONICAL PROJECTION Meaning and Definition

1. Conical projection, also known as a conic projection, is a cartographic projection technique used to display a spherical surface, such as the Earth, onto a two-dimensional map. This projection method involves placing a cone over the globe, with the tip of the cone touching the Earth at a specific point and the cone intersecting the Earth along a line or boundary called the standard parallel.

   In a conical projection, the meridians (lines of longitude) are projected as equally spaced straight lines converging at the cone's tip, while the parallels (lines of latitude) are projected as arcs centered on the standard parallel. The resulting map typically exhibits less distortion near the standard parallel and greater distortion as one moves away from it.

   Conical projections are typically used to represent regions or countries that are located at mid-latitudes, as they provide more accurate representation in those areas. Examples of conical projection maps include the Albers Equal-Area Conic Projection and the Lambert Conformal Conic Projection, which are commonly used for mapping areas with north-south orientation, such as the United States.

   Overall, the conical projection method aims to balance trade-offs between shape, distance, and area accuracy, making it a useful tool for visualizing geographic features in specific regions on maps.

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Etymology of CONICAL PROJECTION

The word "conical" originates from the Late Latin word "conus", which means "cone". "Conus" is derived from the Greek word "kōnos", which also means "cone". The term "projection" refers to the process of transforming the three-dimensional Earth's surface onto a two-dimensional map.

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