Van der Grinten I Projection (Mapping Toolbox)

Classification

Polyconic

Syntax

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Graticule

Central Meridian: A straight line.

Meridians: Circular curves spaced equally along the equator and concave toward the central meridian.

Parallels: The Equator is a straight line. All other parallels are circular arcs concave toward the nearest pole.

Poles: Points.

Symmetry: About the Equator or the central meridian.

Features

In this projection, the world is enclosed in a circle. Scale is true along the Equator and increases rapidly away from the Equator. Area distortion is extreme near the poles. This projection is neither conformal nor equal-area.

Parallels

There are no standard parallels for this projection.

Remarks

This projection was presented by Alphons J. Van der Grinten in 1898. He obtained a U.S. patent for it in 1904. It is also known simply as the Van der Grinten projection (without the "I").

Limitations

This projection is available for the spherical geoid only.

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