Description
Cylindric projection to give a Mercator-like appearance without the excesses.
Classifications
cylindric
compromise
Graticule
Meridians: Straight, equally spaced lines 76.8% the length of the parallels.
Parallels: Straight, equally spaced lines.
Scale
Scale is correct along the 45°N/S parallels and constant along all parallels.
Distortion
Distortion is absent along the 45°N/S parallels and low in the surrounding band. The map’s distortion is dominated by flation.
Similar projections
A scaled down Miller is similar.
Origin
Proposed by James Gall in 1855.