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Sanson-Flamsteed projection

Sanson-Flamsteed projection

9.9
A way of drawing the world on a flat map that keeps area correct and suits maps near the equator
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : proyección Sanson-Flamsteed
  • The Sanson-Flamsteed projection is often used by cartographers to accurately show areas near the equator.

Examples

  • Because of its equal-area property, the Sanson-Flamsteed projection is suitable for statistical world maps.

  • Many cartographers prefer the Sanson-Flamsteed projection for its accuracy.

  • In her geography class, Maria analyzed maps created using the Sanson-Flamsteed projection.

  • The Sanson-Flamsteed projection is widely used in geography.

  • The Sanson-Flamsteed projection effectively depicts the sizes of landmasses in tropical regions, making it ideal for climate studies.

  • During her presentation, Sarah explained how the Sanson-Flamsteed projection maintains equal area while displaying curved meridians.

  • Cartographers often choose the Sanson-Flamsteed projection to create statistical maps that require accurate area representation.

Synonyms

sinusoidal projection
vsSanson-Flamsteed projection
  • Specialized
9.5

A map that shows the equator and east-west lines straight and north-south lines wavy while keeping areas correct

has the same area-preserving design but under a different technical name

Surface Forms

Sanson-Flamsteed projection singular
Sanson-Flamsteed projections plural

Morphology

Sanson-Flamsteed + projection

The headword includes an eponym ('Sanson-Flamsteed') plus the noun 'projection', so a learner who knows 'projection' can infer it is a type of map projection (general category). However, the proper-name element conveys no semantic information about the equal-area property or the specific geometry, so the full technical meaning cannot be derived from the constituents alone.

Etymology

Sanson-Flamsteed projection gets its name from two mapmakers, Sanson and Flamsteed, whose methods were joined into one way of drawing maps. This 'projection' is a way of drawing the world on a flat map that keeps areas correct, so it's often used for maps showing regions near the equator.