Question

Plz can anyone give the difference between zenithal,conical & cylindrical projection.

Answer 1

zenithal-In planar(also known as azimuthal or zenithal, the reference spherical surface is projected onto a plane.<br />conical-In conical or conic projection, the reference spherical surface is projected onto a cone placed over the globe. the cone is cut lengthwise and unwrapped to form a flat map.<br />cylindrical-In cylindrical projection, the reference spherical surface is projected onto a cylinder wrapped around the globe. the cylinder is then cut lengthwise and unwrapped to form a flat map.