Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations
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"Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations" by Fenna, Donald is a book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for readers interested in this subject.
From basic projecting to advanced transformations, Cartographic Science explores the science of cartography, or depicting a curved world on a flat surface. Supported by 30 one-page mathematical tutorials, this book progresses through several layers of mathematics to reach the significant projections developed in modern times. It contains over 100 map projections, from classic conics to contemporary transformations using complex variables. It features numerous illustrations including line drawings of individual projections and geometric drawings to support the mathematics. The text also offers appendices on Greek letters and words, a glossary of symbols, an index to projections, and more.
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"Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations" by Fenna, Donald is a book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for readers interested in this subject.
Topic: Astronomical Data
Author: Fenna, Donald
Who this is for:
- Students
- Educators
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Why this book matters: It offers useful subject matter and structured coverage for readers looking to explore the topic in more depth.
From basic projecting to advanced transformations, Cartographic Science explores the science of cartography, or depicting a curved world on a flat surface. Supported by 30 one-page mathematical tutorials, this book progresses through several layers of mathematics to reach the significant projections developed in modern times. It contains over 100 map projections, from classic conics to contemporary transformations using complex variables. It features numerous illustrations including line drawings of individual projections and geometric drawings to support the mathematics. The text also offers appendices on Greek letters and words, a glossary of symbols, an index to projections, and more.
| Author | Fenna, Donald |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Published | 2006-10-25 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780849381690 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Subjects | Technology & Engineering | Cartography ; Technology & Engineering | Environmental | General ; Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems |
| Topic | Astronomical Data |
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