GIS Dictionary

Browse dictionary

#
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

developable surface

URL copied Share URL
  1. [map projections] A surface that can be flattened on a plane without geometric distortion; in the case of map projections, the flat surface on which the earth's features are projected. There are three types of developable surfaces used in map projections: planes, cones, and cylinders.

See also

Esri Support AI Chatbot