Osborn Maitland Miller
Osborn Maitland Miller (1897–1979) was a Scottish-American cartographer, surveyor and aerial photographer. A member of several expeditions himself, he also acted as adviser to other explorers. He developed several map projections, including the Bipolar Oblique Conic Conformal, the Miller Oblated Stereographic, and most notably the Miller Cylindrical in 1942.
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Osborn Maitland Miller
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1979
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- photographer · explorer · cartographer · botanical collector · surveyor
- Education
- Glenalmond College
- Honours
- Charles P. Daly Medal · Military Cross
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Osborn Maitland Miller (1897–1979) was a Scottish-American cartographer, surveyor and aerial photographer. A member of several expeditions himself, he also acted as adviser to other explorers. He developed several map projections, including the Bipolar Oblique Conic Conformal, the Miller Oblated Stereographic, and most notably the Miller Cylindrical in 1942.
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Born in 1897, died in 1979.
Osborn Maitland Miller studied at Glenalmond College. Distinctions recorded are Charles P. Daly Medal and Military Cross.
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Interior of the Basliqua of the Sainte Baume, colored version to explain how hugin is stitching images for a panoramical view.
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