Description
North polar aspect of the Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection. The projection was known by this name in much literature until the late 1800s.
Classifications
azimuthal
perspective
Aspect
North polar aspect of Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection.
Graticule
Meridians: Straight lines radiating from the central pole in polar aspect.
Parallels: Concentric circles in polar aspect.
Similar projections
This projection is the same as the Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection in north polar aspect.
Origin
Independently derived by Anton-Mario Lorgna in 1789.