Vladimir V. Kavrayskiy
Encyclopedia
Vladimir Vladimirovich Kavrayskiy (1884–1954) was a Soviet geodesist and cartographer.
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Kavrayskiy produced a lifetime of scientific works devoted to the solution of navigation
problems.
in the Antarctic
are named after him.
A Dobrynya Nikitich class oceanographic research ship
has been named after him.
Scientific research
In 1939, Vladimir V. Kavrayskiy invented the Kavrayskiy VII projectionKavrayskiy VII projection
The Kavrayskiy VII projection is a map projection invented by Vladimir V. Kavrayskiy in 1939 for use as a general purpose pseudocylindrical projection. Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise intended to produce good quality maps with low distortion overall...
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Kavrayskiy produced a lifetime of scientific works devoted to the solution of navigation
Navigation
Navigation is the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. It is also the term of art used for the specialized knowledge used by navigators to perform navigation tasks...
problems.
Namesakes
Kavrayskiy HillsKavrayskiy Hills
Kavrayskiy Hills is a line of mostly ice-covered coastal hills rising south of Rennick Bay and along the west side of the lower end of Rennick Glacier. Charted by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition and named after Vladimir V. Kavrayskiy, Soviet geodesist and cartographer ....
in the Antarctic
Antarctic
The Antarctic is the region around the Earth's South Pole, opposite the Arctic region around the North Pole. The Antarctic comprises the continent of Antarctica and the ice shelves, waters and island territories in the Southern Ocean situated south of the Antarctic Convergence...
are named after him.
A Dobrynya Nikitich class oceanographic research ship
Research vessel
A research vessel is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea. Research vessels carry out a number of roles. Some of these roles can be combined into a single vessel, others require a dedicated vessel...
has been named after him.