Hotine Oblique Mercator Earth
Topography and Bathymetry - Satellite Imagery
Giclee Archive Print -
Portrait
This
stunningly detailed satellite image map of the world features booth land cover and bathymetric data
depicted in a Hotine Oblique Mercator Projection. The parameters of this map
projection have been carefully chosen so that the inevitable distortion that
occurs is relegated to the oceans and to the least populated and least
recognizable land masses. The result is a unique visually interesting flat map of
the world that exhibits nearly no distortion in the most familiar areas,
even at the poles. This version of the map has been done in a stylish
portrait orientation perfectly suited to hang as an elegant piece of art in
your home, office, or gallery.
A multitude of various data sources are
combined to produce this maps unique detail of the planet. Land imagery is based on data collected by NASA's MODIS
satellite instrumentation in August 2004. Ocean bathymetric information is
derived from the RAMP II dataset (Radarsat Antarctic Mapping Project
Elevation Model) and GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans. Polar
sea ice is based on a combination of MODIS data and observations made by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's AVHRR sensor (Advanced
Very High Resolution Radiometer). In amazing detail you can make out tens of
thousands of the Earth's natural features such as ocean floor
tectonic plate boundaries and volcanically created islands. International borders are represented in red
outlines. The map also features a 15° latitude/longitude grid.
Each map is available in an archival museum quality
print. This special printing process is known as Giclee (zhee-CLAY) and is
commonly used to produce museum quality fine art prints. Large format
digital images are printed on premium 10 mil (0.25mm) glossy photo paper,
the result is a brilliant colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
Pigment based
Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is used providing a lightfastness rating of up to
108 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of
time. Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of
ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Select Giclee Print or Beveled Edge Mounting below:
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Giclee Print |
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ITEM |
SIZE
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SHIPPING WEIGHT |
PRICE |
CLICK TO BUY |
| NP-4102-01_04A-1823-G |
18X23 |
4
LBS* |
$57.00 |
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| NP-4102-01_04A-2430-G |
24X30 |
5 LBS* |
$100.00 |
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NP-4102-01_04A-3038-G |
30X38 |
10
LBS* |
$159.00 |
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| NP-4102-01_04A-3646-G |
36X46 |
12 LBS* |
$231.00 |
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NP-4102-01_04A-4253-G |
42X53 |
25 LBS* |
$312.00 |
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* NOTE: Weights supplied are given as "dimensional weight",
determined by a formula calculation of weight plus girth. Many
items ship oversize due to the nature of the product. Weights
stated are not actual weight. |
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detail sample below:
Below: Example views of mounted Giclee
Print
Above: Side view of Mounting Process
Below: Museum Quality Mounting Finished Product
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