Description
The Times projection was developed by Moir in 1965 for Bartholomew. It is a modified Gall's stereographic, except Times has curved meridians.
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Projection method
Pseudo cylindrical. Meridians are equally spaced curves. Parallels are straight lines increasing in separation with distance from the equator.
Lines of contact
Two lines at 45° N and S.
Linear graticules
All parallels and the central meridian.
Properties
Shape
Moderate distortion.
Area
Increasing distortion with distance from 45° N and S.
Direction
Generally distorted.
Distance
Scale is correct along parallels at 45° N and S.
Limitations
Useful only for world maps.
Uses and applications
Used for world maps by Bartholomew Ltd., a British mapmaking company, in The Times Atlas.
Parameters
Desktop
- False Easting
- False Northing
- Central Meridian
Workstation
- Radius of the sphere of reference
- Longitude of projection's center
- False Easting (meters)
- False Northing (meters)