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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