Lambert contributed to which type of map projections?
Mercator Projection
Gall-Peters Projection
Conic Projections
Conformal Projections
Answer
Conformal map projections, as the name suggests, preserve angles locally, ensuring that small shapes on the map remain similar to their true shapes on the ground. This property is particularly valuable in navigation and other applications where precise angular measurements are crucial. Lambert developed several conformal projections, each tailored to specific purposes and regions.
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