mercator

ریشه

The word 'Mercator' is derived from the Latin name 'Gerardus Mercator', a Flemish cartographer who developed this map projection in the 16th century.

مثال

• The Mercator projection is known for its distortion of land areas near the poles.
• Navigators often use Mercator maps for long-distance sea voyages.
• The Mercator projection preserves straight lines, making it useful for navigation.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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