SH3 Globe: Mercator or Gall Peters projection

Captain Nemo · 11-01-11, 03:26 AM

I was reading another topic about the SH3 globe where it was stated that it is based on the Mercator Projection. However, from looking at the SH3 globe I would have to disagree with this statement. Looking at the shape of Iceland in SH3 I would say it is more likely based on the Gall-Peters projection. I believe the Gall-Peters projection tries to keep the size of land masses in perspective whereas the Mercator projection distorts land masses quite considerably e.g. Greenland bigger than Australia. In the Gall-Peters projection most distortion takes place above 45 degrees north and 45 degrees south. Probably doesn't make much difference to SH3 players but thought I would share anyway.

Mercator Projection

Gall-Peters Projection

Nemo

11-01-11, 03:26 AM	#1
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	SH3 Globe: Mercator or Gall Peters projection I was reading another topic about the SH3 globe where it was stated that it is based on the Mercator Projection. However, from looking at the SH3 globe I would have to disagree with this statement. Looking at the shape of Iceland in SH3 I would say it is more likely based on the Gall-Peters projection. I believe the Gall-Peters projection tries to keep the size of land masses in perspective whereas the Mercator projection distorts land masses quite considerably e.g. Greenland bigger than Australia. In the Gall-Peters projection most distortion takes place above 45 degrees north and 45 degrees south. Probably doesn't make much difference to SH3 players but thought I would share anyway. Mercator Projection Gall-Peters Projection Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________ Last edited by Captain Nemo; 11-01-11 at 06:25 AM.