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Wagner VI projection

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Wagner VI projection of the world

Wagner VI is a pseudocylindrical whole Earth map projection. Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise projection, not having any special attributes other than a pleasing, low distortion appearance. Wagner VI is equivalent to the Kavrayskiy VII horizontally elongated by a factor of . This elongation results in proper preservation of shapes near the equator but slightly more distortion overall. The aspect ratio of this projection is 2:1, as formed by the ratio of the equator to the central meridian. This matches the ratio of Earth’s equator to any meridian.

The Wagner VI is defined by: [1] [2]

where is the longitude and is the latitude.

Inverse formula:


See also

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References

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  1. ^ Wagner, Karlheinz (1949). Kartographische Netzentwürfe. Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig. p. 197.
  2. ^ Snyder, John P. (1993). Flattening the Earth: Two Thousand Years of Map Projections. p. 205. ISBN 0-226-76747-7.
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