The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection created by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. It is designed for navigation, preserving angles and shapes, which makes it useful for maritime activities but distorts the size of landmasses, especially near the poles. This projection plays an important role in how weather data is visualized and analyzed, particularly in meteorology.
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