azimuthal projection
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azimuthal projection
n.
A map projection designed so that all azimuthal angles with a vertex at the central point are preserved, thus accurately showing the direction of travel, but not the distance, from the center point to any other point on the map.
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azimuthal projection
n
(Physical Geography) another term for zenithal projection
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