7. Elements of Cartography In the beginning . . . there were maps Source:http://gate.henry-davis.com/MAPS/EMwebpages/226A.html; and http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/themes/mapsandviews/mattparismaplge.html
14. Projection In order to transfer the 3 dimensional form of the earth into a 2 dimensional plane (to project), a projection is needed. Source: http://www.gdf-hannover.de
15. Choosing the projection type Examples of azimuthal map projections In case of satellite impages Circular regions Application only true-to-scale in the projection center, neither orthomorphic nor equal-area orthomorphic, true-to-scale, where meridians and parallels cross true-to-scale, where meridians and parallels cross, neither orthomorphic nor equal-area Properties Vanishing point so far away that radiation dips in parallel Vanishing point opposite to the projection center Vanishing point at the geocenter Light source Orthographic Stereographic Genomic Type
16. Examples of conic map projections The parallels stand in pole proximity closer together than at the equator; is still often used in the USA today. For large-scale and middle-scale maps of the middle latitudes Application Equal-area Orthomorphic Properties Albers Equal-Area Conic Lambert Conformal Conic Type
17. Examples of cylindric map projections Source: http://www.gdf-hannover.de Recommended for regions with N-S extent (G-K, UTM basic) For navigation and illustrations near to the equator Pplication Orthomorphic Orthomorphic, parallel distances increase proportionally from the equator to the scale Properties Mercator projection rotated 90^ Normal axial projection Figure Transverse Mercator Projection Mercator Type