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standardParallel: number | undefined

Standard parallel for projection that only use one. For cylindrical projections (mercator, transverse mercator ...) it defines the parallel at

  • which the cylinder crosses the ellipsoid resulting in a scale factor being applied. For conic projections (Lambert Tangential ...) it defines the standard parallel at which the cone is tangent to the ellipsoid.

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Last Updated: 14 November, 2024