Goode's homolosine projection
Also called: Interrupted projection · Topic: Map Projections · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Goode's homolosine projection is an equal area world projection made by J. Paul Goode in 1923. It is an interrupted projection. This means the map is split into lobes, with the cuts placed over the oceans. Splitting the map keeps each continent compact and less distorted, while every area stays true. Because area is correct, atlases use it for world distribution maps.
Example
A world map of rice-growing areas or population density in an atlas often uses Goode's homolosine. India and the rest of Asia keep their true area and a fairly true shape, while the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are split open.
Don't confuse with
- Robinson projection: this is an unbroken compromise map. It is not equal area. Goode's is split, but keeps area exactly true.