Wagner VI projection explained

Wagner VI is a pseudocylindrical whole Earth map projection. Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise projection, not having any special attributes other than a pleasing, low distortion appearance. Wagner VI is equivalent to the Kavrayskiy VII horizontally elongated by a factor of . This elongation results in proper preservation of shapes near the equator but slightly more distortion overall. The aspect ratio of this projection is 2:1, as formed by the ratio of the equator to the central meridian. This matches the ratio of Earth’s equator to any meridian.

The Wagner VI is defined by:^{[1] [2]}

where

λ is the longitude and \varphi is the latitude.

Inverse formula:

See also

• List of map projections
• Cartography
• Kavrayskiy VII projection
• Robinson projection

Notes and References

1. Book: Wagner, Karlheinz . Kartographische Netzentwürfe . Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig . 1949 . 197 .
2. Book: Snyder, John P. . Flattening the Earth: Two Thousand Years of Map Projections . 1993 . 0-226-76747-7 . 205 .