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Strebe-Hammer

Parameters: Parallel curvature 0 << W ≤ 0.5, Interrupt?, Curvature, 29°S <= µ <= 42°N

Classifications

lenticular
equal-area

Graticule

Meridians: Complex curves except for straight central meridian. Kinked at the equator.
Parallels: Complex curves except for straight equator.
Poles: Points.

Parameters

Parallel curvature: As per Hammer projection.
Curvature: Characterizes how high the outer limbs rise.

Origin

Developed by Daniel “daan” Strebe in 1992.

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