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How to alter a Conic projection

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01-23-2015 07:47 PM
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SteveCline
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I am making a print map of Russia.  I think I need to use an Albers Conic projection.  I can move the central meridian to center the map on the middle of Russia according to that meridian.  How do I adjust the map in regards to the central parallel?  Essentially, I would like to slide the center of the map up so that Russia appears to "wrap" around the north pole more.

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NeilAyres
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All I did was select the Asia albers in PCS/Continental/Asia, then copy and modify it. Changed the central meridian to 110degE, and changed the standard parallels to 70 & 75. There is a 15deg graticule on top so that you can see conic projection better. It seems that as you push the SP further north, the "cone" gets tighter.Russia.jpg

SteveCline
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Thanks Neil - I was able to produce that result too.  I think that will do the trick.

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