Snake Projection
The Snake Projection is a continuous map projection typically used as the planar coordinate system for realizing low distortion throughout long linear engineering projects. Details The Snake Projection was originally developed by University College London and Network Rail to provide a continuous low distortion projection for the West Coast Mainline infrastructure works. The parameters defining each Snake Projection are tailored for the specific project. The most typical use is with large-scale linear engineering projects such as rail infrastructure; however, the projection is equally applicable to any application requiring a low distortion grid along a linear route (for example pipelines and roads). The name of the projection is derived from the sinuous snake-like nature of the projects it may be designed for. Typical map projection distance distortion characteristics of a Snake Projection are minimal over the whole route within approximately of the centre line. The prin ...
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