Compare Map Projections

Deutsch  •  English
—
   

Canters W23

Canters W23 Tissot Indicatrix
Canters W23 Tissot Indicatrix c Tobias Jung

 

[info]    Viewing options:      
  Canters W23
Creator Frank Canters (2002)
Group Lenticular
Property Compromise
Other Names
  • Low-error plagal aspect polyconic projection with pointed meta-pole (30° N, 140° W), geographic north pole at meta-longitude of 30° and constant scale along the axes
Remarks Please regard Naming Canters’ Projections. Also see my blogpost about the Canters projections, part 1 (W01 - W14) and part 2 (W15 - W34).

Approximation: The meta-pole deviates a few fractions of a degree from Canters’ definition at 30° N, 140° W.

Jump to different depiction of this projection:
 
Specified in [square brackets]: Actual size of the projection (minus the black or white background).
When marked with [≈], sizes with and without background are approx. the same.

Back to Overwiew

 

Canters W21 Canters W30