What is another word for polyconic projection?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪkˈɒnɪk pɹəd͡ʒˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
Polyconic projection is a method of projecting a spherical surface onto a flat surface that utilizes a series of cones. This projection method can result in a map that has minimal distortion near the area where the cones intersect with the surface. Other synonyms for polyconic projection include conical projection, cone projection, and conic projection. Another synonym for this projection method is Lambert Conformal Conic, which is a specific type of polyconic projection that utilizes two standard parallels to reduce distortion in certain geographic regions. Other types of conic projections include Albers conic projection, equidistant conic projection, and tangent conic projection.
