equal-area projection

/ˌikwəl ˌɛriə/

Definitions of equal-area projection

1. noun

   a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
   synonyms: equal-area map projection

   types:

   homolosine projection

   an equal-area projection map of the globe; oceans are distorted in order to minimize the distortion of the continents

   Sanson-Flamsteed projection, sinusoidal projection

   an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes

   type of:

   map projection

   a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude