Aeronautical Charts Flashcards
1
Q
Topographic Map
A
Minimum distortion - Lambert’s Conformal Conical Projection
2
Q
Lamberts
A
Latitudes - Equal
Meridians- Converge
3
Q
Lamberts scale???
A
Correct at standard parallels
Expands outwards
Contracts Inwards
4
Q
Orthographic
A
Correct Shape - Lines cut at 90Deg
5
Q
Scale Formula
A
Scale = CL//ED
6
Q
1 NM = ?Cm
A
1 nm = 185300 cm