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azimuthal projection

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  1. [map projections] A map projection that transforms points from a spheroid or sphere onto a tangent or secant plane. The azimuthal projection is also known as a zenithal projection.

  2. [map projections] A map projection that preserves global directions. Sometimes called a true-direction projection.

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