Wagner VI projection

Wagner VI projection of the world.

Wagner VI is a pseudocylindrical whole Earth map projection. Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise projection, not having any special attributes other than a pleasing, low distortion appearance. Wagner VI is equivalent to the Kavrayskiy VII horizontally elongated by a factor of 2⁄√3. This elongation results in proper preservation of shapes near the equator but slightly more distortion overall. The aspect ratio of this projection is 2:1, which is equal to that of the Equirectangular projection.

The Wagner VI is defined by:[1]

x = \lambda \sqrt{1 - 3\left(\frac{\phi}{\pi}\right)^2}
y = \phi\,.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Snyder, John P. (1993). Flattening the Earth: Two Thousand Years of Map Projections. p. 205. ISBN 0-226-76747-7.
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