What is the meaning of orthomorphic projection?

(DoD, NATO) A projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by correct shape and bearings are correct.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). orthomorphic projection. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/orthomorphic_projection/definitions/1963221
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "orthomorphic projection" http://smartdefine.org/orthomorphic_projection/definitions/1963221 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, orthomorphic projection, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/orthomorphic_projection/definitions/1963221>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "orthomorphic projection" 4 April 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/orthomorphic_projection/definitions/1963221>
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