Aitoff projection

noun
Ai·​toff projection | \ ˈī-ˌtȯf-\
variants: or Aitoff's projection \ ˈī-​ˌtȯfs-​ \

Definition of Aitoff projection

: an equal-area projection similar in appearance to the Mollweide projection but with curved parallels

First Known Use of Aitoff projection

1938, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Aitoff projection

after David Aitoff †1933 Russian geographer

Keep scrolling for more