Lambert Conformal Conic projection

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Augmented_Reality
gptkbp:characteristic used in various scientific studies
has historical significance in the development of cartography
has a specific mathematical formula for transformation
can be adjusted for different regions
can be implemented in various software tools
can be used for both small and large scale maps
can be visualized in 3 D representations
commonly used in educational materials
maintains shape locally
not equal area
not equidistant
often compared to other conic projections
often used for aviation charts
often used in state plane coordinate systems
provides a good balance between shape and area
requires parameters for projection
used for mapping mid-latitude regions
is a standard projection in many mapping conventions
is often included in geographic information systems (GIS) training.
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Johann_Heinrich_Lambert
gptkbp:filmography conformal projection
gptkbp:first_introduced 1772
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lambert Conformal Conic projection
gptkbp:is_often_used_in in the United States
in Europe
in Canada
gptkbp:mathematical_representation based on a cone
gptkbp:orbital_period central meridian
latitude of origin
standard parallels
gptkbp:preserved_by angles
gptkbp:related_to Transverse Mercator projection
Albers Equal Area projection
gptkbp:sound varies with latitude
gptkbp:suitable_for polar regions
large areas with east-west extent
gptkbp:type conic projection
gptkbp:used_for aeronautical charts
topographic maps
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:maps
GIS applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Universal_Transverse_Mercator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7