Map drawing and foliations of the sphere
Athanase Papadopoulos (IRMA)
TL;DR
This paper explores Euler's work on sphere cartography, focusing on how foliations by meridians and parallels influence map drawing and related mathematical questions.
Contribution
It analyzes the role of sphere foliations in cartography, providing insights into Euler's foundational work and its mathematical implications.
Findings
Insights into Euler's cartography methods
Analysis of sphere foliations in map drawing
Connections between foliations and mathematical properties
Abstract
I will consider some questions related to Euler's work on cartography and its consequences, in which the foliations of the sphere by meridians and parallels play important roles.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical Geography and Cartography · Mathematics and Applications · History and Theory of Mathematics