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Map projections are part of the technological infrastructure of the world. Most people shouldn't have to worry, but someone needs to. What about calculating m
by 7952 14y ago
Map projections are part of the technological infrastructure of the world. Most people shouldn't have to worry, but someone needs to. What about calculating missile range? Or designing a tunnel that needs to be accurate to 1cm. Are your GPS surveys out by 30cm because you used a system that ignores continental drift. Or placing an oil rig in the wrong place in the sea due to a poor projection choice.