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planar projection
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[map projections]
A projection that transforms points from a spheroid or sphere onto a tangent or secant plane. Because its directions are often true, the planar projection is also known as an azimuthal or zenithal projection.
Related Terms
azimuthal projection
equatorial aspect
gnomonic projection
oblique projection
orthographic projection
polar aspect
projection
stereographic projection
zenithal projection