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Tobler world in a square

Description

Cylindric equal-area projection in a square.

Classifications

cylindric
equal-area

Graticule

Meridians: Straight, evenly spaced, same length as the parallels.
Parallels: Straight, with variable spacing.

Scale

Scale is correct along 55°39′N/S parallels and constant along all parallels.

Distortion

Free of distortion along the 55°39′N/S parallels and constant along all parallels.

Similar projections

This is a specialization of the cylindric equal-area projection, arranged to present the world in a square.

Origin

Proposed by Waldo Tobler in 1986.

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