Some commonly used projections

  • Cylindrical projections
    • Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
      • Divides the world into 6 degree longitudinal zones
      • Projects each zone into Transverse Mercator
      • Provides horizontal coordinate system for the whole world
    • Pseudo-cylindrical projections
      • Uses curved meridians to correct area distortion
      • Often used for world maps
      • Examples include Mollweide, Robinson
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