Introduction to the Mathematics of Map Projections

Originally published in 1931 as a guide for mathematically-minded geography students, this book addresses the mathematical theories underlying the construction of maps.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introductory; 2. The simple conic; 3. Equal area projections; 4. Orthomorphic projections; 5. Perspective projections; 6. Miscellaneous projections; 7. The deformation of projections; 8. Finite measurements; 9. The best projection for a given country; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1931 as a guide for mathematically-minded geography students, this book addresses the mathematical theories underlying the construction of maps. Melluish reviews the problems inherent in depicting a sphere on a flat plane and the various ways in which these problems can be solved by varying projections.

Product details

• Authors: R. K. Melluish, Melluish R. K.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2014
• EAN: 9781107658486
• ISBN: 978-1-107-65848-6
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; MATHEMATICS / Geometry / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Cartography, geometry, Cartography, map-making & projections, Cartography, map-making and projections