Table 64. Map projection parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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central_meridian
|
The line of longitude chosen as the origin of x-coordinates.
|
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scale_factor
|
Used generally to reduce the amount of distortion in a map
projection.
|
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standard_parallel_1
|
A line of latitude that has no distortion generally. Also used for
"latitude of true scale."
|
|
standard_parallel_2
|
A line of latitude that has no distortion generally.
|
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longitude_of_center
|
The longitude that defines the center point of the map projection.
|
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latitude_of_center
|
The latitude that defines the center point of the map projection.
|
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latitude_of_origin
|
The latitude chosen as the origin of y-coordinates.
|
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false_easting
|
Added to x-coordinates. Used to give positive values.
|
|
false_northing
|
Added to y-coordinates. Used to give positive values.
|
|
azimuth
|
The angle east of north that defines the center line of an oblique
projection.
|
|
longitude_of_point_1
|
The longitude of the first point needed for a map projection.
|
|
latitude_of_point_1
|
The latitude of the first point needed for a map projection.
|
|
longitude_of_point_2
|
The longitude of the second point needed for a map projection.
|
|
latitude_of_point_2
|
The latitude of the second point needed for a map projection.
|
|
longitude_of_point_3
|
The longitude of the third point needed for a map projection.
|
|
latitude_of_point_3
|
The latitude of the third point needed for a map projection.
|
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landsat_number
|
The number of a Landsat satellite.
|
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path_number
|
The orbital path number for a particular satellite.
|
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perspective_point_height
|
The height above the earth of the perspective point of the map
projection.
|
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fipszone
|
State Plane Coordinate System zone number.
|
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zone
|
UTM zone number.
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