A Polar equal-area map of the world /

• Main Authors: Gringorten, Irving I., Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts : Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force 1973
• Subjects: Meteorology; Cartography; North Pole
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015095126739

In the Design Climatology Branch, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, there frequently arises a need for a global presentation of statistics on the climate. As in most statistical presentations the favored type of map is equal-area. But previous maps have been neglectful of the north and south polar areas. It is desirable to have a projection centered on the North Pole, with habitable land masses realistically grouped around the central point. The construction of the polar equal-area map is relatively simple for the Northern Hemisphere. In the associated representation of the Southern Hemisphere, however, several difficulties had to be overcome.(Author). "Aeronomy Laboratory Project 8624." AD0766207 (from http://www.dtic.mil). "4 June 1973." Includes bibliographical references (page 13). In the Design Climatology Branch, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, there frequently arises a need for a global presentation of statistics on the climate. As in most statistical presentations the favored type of map is equal-area. But previous maps have been neglectful of the north and south polar areas. It is desirable to have a projection centered on the North Pole, with habitable land masses realistically grouped around the central point. The construction of the polar equal-area map is relatively simple for the Northern Hemisphere. In the associated representation of the Southern Hemisphere, however, several difficulties had to be overcome.(Author). Mode of access: Internet.