Times projection

Description

The Times projection was developed by Moir in 1965 for Bartholomew. It is a modified Gall's stereographic, except Times has curved meridians.

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Projection method

Pseudo cylindrical. Meridians are equally spaced curves. Parallels are straight lines increasing in separation with distance from the equator.

Lines of contact

Two lines at 45° N and S.

Linear graticules

All parallels and the central meridian.

Properties

Shape

Moderate distortion.

Area

Increasing distortion with distance from 45° N and S.

Direction

Generally distorted.

Distance

Scale is correct along parallels at 45° N and S.

Limitations

Useful only for world maps.

Uses and applications

Used for world maps by Bartholomew Ltd., a British mapmaking company, in The Times Atlas.

Parameters

Desktop

• False Easting
• False Northing
• Central Meridian

Note:

Supported on spheres only.

Workstation

• Radius of the sphere of reference
• Longitude of projection's center
• False Easting (meters)
• False Northing (meters)

Note:

Supported on spheres only.