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conic projection

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  1. [map projections] A map projection that transforms points from a spheroid or sphere onto a tangent or secant cone that is wrapped around the sphere. The cone is then sliced from the apex (top) to the bottom and flattened into a plane. Typically used for mapping the earth.

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