Mercator Map Projection | ||
The following elements comprise the Mercator Map Projection section: |
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One of the Following: |
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Standard Parallel, mandatory line of constant latitude at which the surface of the Earth and the plane or developable surface intersect. |
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Scale Factor at Equator, mandatory a multiplier for reducing a distance obtained from a map by computation or scaling to the actual distance along the equator. |
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False Easting, mandatory the value added to all "x" values in the rectangular coordinates for a map projection. This value frequently is assigned to eliminate negative numbers. Expressed in the unit of measure identified in Planar Coordinate Units. |
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False Northing, mandatory the value added to all "y" values in the rectangular coordinates for a map projection. This value frequently is assigned to eliminate negative numbers. Expressed in the unit of measure identified in Planar Coordinate Units. |
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