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Werner Projection


A nonconformal, equal-area projection which is a special case of the Bonne projection where one of the poles is taken as the standard parallel. Because of its heart shape, this projection is sometimes also called "cordiform."


See also

Bonne Projection, Map Projection

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References

MathWorks. "Mapping Toolbox: Bonne Projection." http://www.mathworks.com/access/helpdesk/help/toolbox/map/wernerprojection.shtml.

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Werner Projection

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Werner Projection." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/WernerProjection.html

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