| 英文摘要: |
From the time when Mercator made chart with conformal cylindrical projection, also called Mercator projection in 1569, this projection was be widely used in making world maps and charts. Mercator projection was appeared in China in late-Qing dynasty. This projection was transmitted into China in two ways: maps and literatures. The transmission of Mercator projection accompanied with its application, to be used in maps promoted its transmission, and to be introduced in literature strengthened its application. |
