Description
Cylindric equal-area projection optimized for fairly high latitudes.
Classifications
cylindric
equal-area
Graticule
Meridians: Straight, evenly spaced, 77.0% the length of the parallels.
Parallels: Straight, with variable spacing.
Scale
Scale is correct along 50°N/S parallels.
Distortion
Free of distortion along the 50°N/S parallels.
Similar projections
This is a specialization of the cylindric equal-area projection.
Origin
Proposed by M. Balthasart, 1935.