The Times projection is a pseudo-cylindrical projection that is neither equal area nor conformal. It was first presented by John Moir in 1965. It is used to generate the world maps in The Times Atlas of the World, produced by Collins Bartholomew.
The central meridian and Equator are depicted as straight lines. All other meridians are equally spaced curves, concave toward the central meridian. The parallels are straight lines perpendicular to the central meridian, increasing in separation away from the Equator. Scale is correct along the two parallels at 45° N and S.
The "Times" Projection has the following Parameters:
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Parameter Name |
Parameter String |
Units |
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Longitude of the Center of the Projection |
central_meridian |
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False Easting |
false_easting |
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False Northing |
false_northing |
NOTE: Only a spherical form of this projection is used. The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid (sphere) is used for forward and inverse projection from grid to geodetic coordinates within the system wherein this projection is incorporated.