General Theory Of The Lambert Conformal Conic Projection (1918)

By Oscar S. Adams

Book Overview

The General Theory Of The Lambert Conformal Conic Projection is a book written by Oscar Sherman Adams in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the Lambert Conformal Conic Projection, which is a type of map projection commonly used in cartography. The book covers the mathematical principles behind the projection, including the determination of the projection's parameters and the derivation of the equations used to convert geographic coordinates to projected coordinates. It also discusses the various applications of the projection in different fields, such as surveying, navigation, and geography.The author, Oscar Sherman Adams, was a prominent American geographer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the field of map projection. He was a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and served as the president of the Association of American Geographers.Overall, the General Theory Of The Lambert Conformal Conic Projection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in cartography and map projection, providing a thorough understanding of the Lambert Conformal Conic Projection and its applications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120623510
• ISBN13: 9781120623515
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"