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Hobo-Dyer

Description

Cylindric equal-area projection optimized for mid latitudes.

Classifications

cylindric
equal-area

Graticule

Meridians: Straight, evenly spaced, 50.6% the length of the parallels.
Parallels: Straight, with variable spacing.

Scale

Scale is correct along 37°30′N/S parallels and constant along all parallels.

Distortion

Free of distortion along the 37°30′N/S parallels and constant along all parallels.

Similar projections

This is a specialization of the cylindric equal-area projection, arranged to present the United States with least distortion.
Very similar to Trystan Edwards.

Origin

Proposed by Mick Dyer in 2002.

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