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Meaning of Aitoff projection | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A modified azimuthal map projection based on the equatorial form of the azimuthal equidistant projection, which first halves longitudes, then projects according to the azimuthal equidistant, and then stretches the result horizontally into a 2:1 ellipse to compensate for having halved the longitudes.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Aiton aitu AITUC Aitutaki Aitutakian Aiud

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