noun
Mercator projection
A cylindrical map projection where lines of latitude and longitude are straight and perpendicular, preserving angles but distorting area, especially near the poles. Used in navigation and world maps.
メルカトル図法では、グリーンランドが実際よりも大きく見える。
On a Mercator projection, Greenland appears larger than it actually is.
航海中の船は、
Ships at sea often use nautical charts based on the Mercator projection.