The azimuthal equidistant projection is an azimuthal map projection. It has the useful properties that all points on the map are at proportionally correct distances from the center point, and that all points on the map are at the correct azimuth (direction) from the center point.

The polar regions, also called the frigid zones or polar zones, of Earth are Earth's polar ice caps, the regions of the planet that surround its geographical poles (the North and South Poles), lying within the polar circles.

2023年3月1日 · The Polar Regions are a crucial area of study for understanding global climate patterns and the effects of climate change on our planet. The Arctic and Antarctic regions have …

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The Arctic is a region of the planet, north of the Arctic Circle, and includes the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Baffin Island, other smaller northern islands, and the far northern parts of Europe, Russia (Siberia), Alaska and Canada.

2022年11月28日 · The polar regions are important because the effects of climate change are amplified at the poles. Using these digital elevation models, scientists can see detailed topography of the land, including individual trees, lakes, roads and buildings.

Antarctica - Global Navigation and Planning Chart, Sheet G-24 1:5,000,000, Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, Compiled 1970 (16.4MB) This map includes parts of Antarctica and Southern South America

2022年12月6日 · Scientists have released the most detailed polar region terrain maps ever created. Credit: Polar Geospatial Center/University of Minnesota/Maxar/ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

2025年3月11日 · Arctic, northernmost region of Earth, centred on the North Pole and characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant and animal life, and other physical features. The term is derived from the Greek arktos (“bear”), referring to …

The Polar Geospatial Center curates a polar historical and contemporary map catalog from many organizations. Historical paper maps have been digitally scanned at a high resolution by the University of Minnesota's Borchert Map Library. Use this site to browse and download from over 2300 digital maps.