Lambert conic projection

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• lambert conformal projection — noun see lambert conformal conic projection * * * Cartog. a conformal projection in which meridians are represented as straight lines converging toward the nearest pole and parallels as arc segments of concentric circles. [1875 80; named after J …   Useful english dictionary

• Lambert conformal projection — Cartog. a conformal projection in which meridians are represented as straight lines converging toward the nearest pole and parallels as arc segments of concentric circles. [1875 80; named after J. H. LAMBERT] * * * ▪ topography       conic… …   Universalium

• Lambert (conformal conic) projection — or Lambert projection [lam′bərt] n. 〚see LAMBERT〛 a map projection in which all meridians are represented by straight lines radiating from a common point outside the mapped area and the parallels are represented by arcs or circles whose center is …   Universalium

• Lambert (conformal conic) projection — or Lambert projection [lam′bərt] n. [see LAMBERT] a map projection in which all meridians are represented by straight lines radiating from a common point outside the mapped area and the parallels are represented by arcs or circles whose center is …   English World dictionary

• Lambert (conformal conic) projection — or Lambert projection [lam′bərt] n. [see LAMBERT] a map projection in which all meridians are represented by straight lines radiating from a common point outside the mapped area and the parallels are represented by arcs or circles whose center is …   English World dictionary

• Lambert conformal conic projection — A Lambert conformal conic projection (LCC) is a conic map projection, which is often used for aeronautical charts. In essence, the projection superimposes a cone over the sphere of the Earth, with two reference parallels secant to the globe and… …   Wikipedia

• lambert conformal conic projection — noun or lambert conformal projection Usage: usually capitalized L Etymology: after J. H. Lambert : a conformal conic map projection with straight line meridians that meet at a common center beyond the limits of the map and with parallels of which …   Useful english dictionary

• Lambert — may refer to*Lambert of Maastricht, bishop, saint, and martyr *Lambert of St Bertin or Lambert of St Omer, medieval encyclopedist *Lambert Mieszkowic, son of Mieszko I of Poland *Lambert McKenna, Irish scholar, Editor and Lexicographer. (1870… …   Wikipedia

• Conic section — Types of conic sections: 1. Parabola 2. Circle and ellipse 3. Hyperbola …   Wikipedia

• projection — In cartography, any systematic arrangement of parallels and meridians portraying a quasi spherical planetary surface on a plane of a map. See Mercator map projection, Lambert conformal conic map projection, and international modified poly conic… …   Aviation dictionary

• projection — Synonyms and related words: Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection, Miller projection, acting, actualization, aeronautical chart, alienation, alphabet, archery, art, astronomical chart, atlas, autism, autistic thinking, avoidance… …   Moby Thesaurus