Eckert V

Classification

Pseudocylindrical

Available forms

Forward and inverse, spherical projection

Defined area

Global

Alias

eck5

Domain

2D

Input type

Geodetic coordinates

Output type

Projected coordinates
Eckert V

proj-string: +proj=eck5

Parameters

Note

All parameters are optional for the Eckert V projection.

+lon_0=<value>

Longitude of projection center.

Defaults to 0.0.

+R=<value>

Radius of the sphere, given in meters. If used in conjunction with +ellps, +R takes precedence.

See Ellipsoid size parameters for more information.

+x_0=<value>

False easting.

Defaults to 0.0.

+y_0=<value>

False northing.

Defaults to 0.0.