A Square Equal-Area Map Projection with Low Angular Distortion, Minimal Cusps, and Closed-Form Solutions

A novel square equal-area map projection is proposed. The combines closed-form forward and inverse solutions with relatively low angular distortion minimal cusps, a combination of properties not manifested by any previously published projection. Thus, the new has lower than solution. Utilizing quincuncial arrangement, places north pole at center divides south between its four corners; can be seamlessly tiled. existence makes suitable for real-time visualization applications, both in cartography other areas, such as display panoramic images.