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Behrmann vs. Hufnagel 12
| Behrmann | Hufnagel 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | Walter Behrmann (1910) | Herbert Hufnagel (1989) |
| Group | Cylindric | Pseudocylindric |
| Property | Equal-area | Equal-area |
| Other Names | — | — |
| Remarks | — | — |
| recommended comparisons | Hufnagel 12 | Behrmann |
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This pairing is among the list of recommended pairings – but why? Hufnagel 12 is a variation of Behrmann which reduces distortions. |
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Remark: On these two projections, »scaled to fit« and »scaled to same width« will be quite identical!
1. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to fit
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
2. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to fit
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
3. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to fit
4. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to fit
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
5. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to same width
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
6. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to same width
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
7. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to same width
8. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to same width
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
9. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to fit
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
10. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to same width
Behrmann
Hufnagel 12
