Lambert projection

There are several projections used in maps carrying the name of Johann Heinrich Lambert:

Lambert cylindrical equal-area projection (preserves areas)
Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection (preserves areas)
Lambert conformal conic projection (preserves angles, commonly used in aviation navigation maps)

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