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  1. conformal projection, orthomorphic projectionnoun

    a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape

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  1. orthomorphic projection

    Orthomorphic projection, also known as conformal projection, refers to a method of mapping a three-dimensional spherical object like the Earth onto a two-dimensional plane that preserves angles at each point and retains a realistic shape. This means that small shapes, like continents or countries on a map, appear in their correct shapes, even though their sizes may be distorted. It is often used in cartography, the practice of creating maps.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. orthomorphic projection

    A projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by correct shape and bearings are correct.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of orthomorphic projection in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of orthomorphic projection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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  • آرتھومورفک پروجیکشنUrdu

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