Mapping Software and GIS Glossary
A conformal projection is a map projection that favors preserving the shape of features on the map but may greatly distort the size of features.
This Mercator Conformal Projection map correctly shows the shapes of areas but greatly distorts the size of the areas, especially closer to the poles.
Maptitude Mapping Software gives you all of the tools, maps, and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business. Maptitude supports dozens of projections to suit your needs.
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