Best map projection for a particular region:-)

maniB — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:13:11 GMT

Hi there...
I am a student jus started on my college project.. I am thinking of finding the best projection suited for various regions of the world taking certain factors into consideration.... well I am not clear enough like what image format should I prefer to use in my scenario here?!!

where can I possibly get the free data to implement this...

i am jus confused like where/ how to start this... So any ideas or suggestions are truly welcome...

Thank you...

Re: Best map projection for a particular region:-)

MelitaKennedy — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:46:47 GMT

Hi there...
I am a student jus started on my college project.. I am thinking of finding the best projection suited for various regions of the world taking certain factors into consideration.... well I am not clear enough like what image format should I prefer to use in my scenario here?!!

where can I possibly get the free data to implement this...

i am jus confused like where/ how to start this... So any ideas or suggestions are truly welcome...

Thank you...

Hi,

I can't help you on where to find a free world raster. See if you can get access to the Esri Data & Maps CDs/DVDs. Or check USGS website.

For your project, see if you can find a copy of

Canters, Frank. Small Scale Projection Design.

Also useful might be:

Snyder, John P. Flattening the Earth.

which discusses the different projections created over the centuries and what they were used for.

Melita

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