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Canters W14 vs. Ginzburg V

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Projection Informations
  Canters W14 Ginzburg V
Creator Frank Canters (1989) G. A. Ginzburg (1950)
Group Lenticular Lenticular
Property Compromise Compromise
Other Names
  • Canters projection
  • Canters Polyconic 1989 f9
  • Low-error polyconic projection with twofold symmetry, equally spaced parallels and a correct ratio of the axes
  • TsNIIGAiK Modified Polyconic, 1950
Remarks Please regard Naming Canters’ Projections. Also see my blogpost about the Canters projections, part 1 (W01 - W14) and part 2 (W15 - W34). —
recommended comparisons Ginzburg V
Wagner-Böhm I		 Canters W14
This pairing is among the list of recommended pairings – but why?
Not really similar, but both are polyconic projections with low distortions, so it’s worth the effort to compare them.

1. Comparison: Physical Map

Canters W14
Canters W14
Ginzburg V
Ginzburg V
Canters W14 c Tobias Jung     Ginzburg V c Tobias Jung

2. Comparison: Political Map

Canters W14
Canters W14
Ginzburg V
Ginzburg V
Canters W14 c Tobias Jung     Ginzburg V c Tobias Jung

3. Comparison: Silhouette Map

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Grey areas: Superimposition of projections
Canters W14 Silhouette Map
Ginzburg V Silhouette Map
Canters W14 Silhouette Map c Tobias Jung     Ginzburg V Silhouette Map c Tobias Jung

4. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30°

Canters W14
Canters W14 Tissot Indicatrix
Ginzburg V
Ginzburg V Tissot Indicatrix
Canters W14 Tissot Indicatrix c Tobias Jung     Ginzburg V Tissot Indicatrix c Tobias Jung
 

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