Classification: Pseudoconical
Available forms: Forward and inverse, spherical and ellipsoidal
Defined area: Global
Alias: poly
Domain: 2D
Input type: Geodetic coordinates
Output type: Projected coordinates
+proj=poly Copy
+proj=poly
+lon_0=<value>
+ellps=<value>
+R=<value>
+x_0=<value>
+y_0=<value>
Preps an Polyconic projection
Optional
projection specific parameters
Polyconic forward equations--mapping lon-lat to x-y
lon-lat WGS84 point
Polyconic inverse equations--mapping x-y to lon-lat
Polyconic point
Polyconic (American)
Classification: Pseudoconical
Available forms: Forward and inverse, spherical and ellipsoidal
Defined area: Global
Alias: poly
Domain: 2D
Input type: Geodetic coordinates
Output type: Projected coordinates
Projection String
Required Parameters
Optional Parameters
+lon_0=<value>
: Central meridian.+ellps=<value>
: Ellipsoid used.+R=<value>
: Radius of the projection sphere.+x_0=<value>
: False easting.+y_0=<value>
: False northing.