Tissot's indicatrix en · NOUN
Etymology
Developed by French mathematician Nicolas Auguste Tissot in the 19th century.
Meanings
- A mathematical contrivance used to characterize local distortions due to map projection. It is the geometry that results from projecting a circle of infinitesimal radius from a curved geometric model, such as a globe, onto a map.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissot's indicatrices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |