noun
Sanson-Flamsteed projection; sinusoidal projection
A map projection where parallels are straight and meridians are sinusoidal curves, preserving area. Used in cartography and geography.
サンソン図法は面積が正しく表される地図投影法の一つです。
The Sanson-Flamsteed projection is one of the map projections that correctly represent area.
Named after the French cartographer Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) and the English astronomer John Flamsteed (1646–1719). The term combines 'Sanson' with 図法 (projection method).