homolosine projection
noun
ho·mol·o·sine projection
\hōˈmäləˌsīn-\
Definition of homolosine projection
: an equal-area interrupted map projection that combines the sinusoidal projection for latitudes up to 40° with the homolographic for areas poleward of these latitudes
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Origin and Etymology of homolosine projection
homolographic + sine
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