Eckert 6
Name | Eckert 6 |
Model | Pseudo-Cylinder |
Type | Equal Area |
Meridians | Sinusoidal curves concave toward a straight central meridian |
Parallels | Straight |
Spacing Meridian | Decreases toward the poles |
Spacing Parallels | Decreases toward the poles |
Linear Scale | True scale at 4916’ N & S |
Specialties | Based on a cylinder tangent at the equator High values of distortion at upper latitudes |
Uses | World scale maps Ocean maps |
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