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Vertical Near-Side Perspective

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Last modified August 3, 2007
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Description

Unlike the Orthographic projection, this perspective projection views the globe from a finite distance. This perspective gives the overall effect of the view from a satellite.
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Illustration of the Vertical Near-Side Perspective projection


Projection method

Planar perspective projection—viewed from a specified distance above the surface. All aspects are either circular or an area less than a full hemisphere.




Point of contact

A single point located anywhere on the globe.


Linear graticules




Properties


Shape



Minimal distortion near the center; maximal distortion near the edge.

Area



Minimal distortion near the center; maximal distortion near the edge.

Direction



True direction from the central point.

Distance



The radial scale decreases with distance from the center.


Limitations

Limited to a view less than 90° from the central point.


Uses and applications

Uses of this projection are aesthetic more than technical. The most commonly used aspect for this purpose is the oblique.


Parameters


Desktop





Workstation





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