'Cylindrical projections' presentation slideshows

MAP PROJECTIONS

MAP PROJECTIONS. Present by : Nidal ABURAJAB. Basic Definitions. Geodesy - the shape of the earth and definition of earth datum Map Projection - the transformation of a curved surface of earth to a flat map Coordinate systems - (x,y) coordinate systems for map data.

1.71k views • 51 slides

833 views • 40 slides

Exam Three Material

532 views • 40 slides

Concept of Geographic coordinate systems and map projections

Concept of Geographic coordinate systems and map projections. Objectives. Understand the concept of coordination system Understand the map projections. Why it is important?. Y. (+X,+Y). (-X,+Y). X. (-X,-Y). (+X,-Y). Y. X. X - Equator. Y - Prime Meridian

592 views • 33 slides

Concept of Geographic coordinate systems and map projections

Concept of Geographic coordinate systems and map projections. Objectives. Understand the concept of coordination system Understand the map projections. Why it is important?. Y. (+X,+Y). (-X,+Y). X. (-X,-Y). (+X,-Y). Y. X. X - Equator. Y - Prime Meridian

452 views • 33 slides

Map Projections

Map Projections. Tools of Geography. The most useful tool for looking at where things are in the WORLD is a globe It is an accurate, miniature of the actual earth It shows correct distance, size (area), shape, and direction. From Globe to Map.

426 views • 27 slides

Class 3b: Climate and Weather

553 views • 25 slides

R for Macroecology

R for Macroecology. Spatial data continued. Projections. Cylindrical projections. Lambert CEA. Behrmann EA. Latitude of true scale = 30. Choosing a projection. What properties are important? Angles (conformal) Area (equal area) Distance from a point (equidistant)

396 views • 25 slides

Datum & Projection Workshop

Datum & Projection Workshop. GIP-West ASPRS certification preparation. Presented by: Eric Zehnbauer. What is a datum?.

435 views • 21 slides

Class 3a: The Round Earth, or Map Projections and Climate Basics

Class 3a: The Round Earth, or Map Projections and Climate Basics. How hot is it?. What determines temperature? Insolation ( in coming so lar radi ation ) Cloud cover Altitude Water vapor in the air Land or water Air movement (wind). Insolation.

427 views • 19 slides