Azimuthal Equidistant
| Name | Azimuthal Equidistant |
| Model | Azimuthal |
| Type | Equidistant |
| Meridians | Polar: Straight lines radiating from point of tangency Oblique: Complex curves concave toward straight central meridian Equatorial: complex curves concave toward a straight central meridian |
| Parallels | Polar: Concentric circles Oblique: Complex curves Equatorial: Complex curves concave toward nearest pole (straight equator) |
| Spacing Meridian | Polar: Equal and increases away from point of tangency |
| Spacing Parallels | Polar: Equidistant |
| Linear Scale | Polar: True from point of tangency along meridians Oblique: True from point of tangency Equatorial: True from point of tangency |
| Specialties | Angular and area distortion increases away from point of tangency True distance can be measured from point of tangency to any other point |
| Uses | Used for displaying less than one hemisphere Polar aspect used for emblem of United Nations |
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