Editing Azimuthal equidistant projection (section)

== Applications ==
[[File:Gcmsyd.jpg|250px|thumb|left|An azimuthal equidistant projection centered on Sydney]]
Azimuthal equidistant projection maps can be useful in terrestrial [[point to point communication]]. This type of projection allows the operator to easily determine in which direction to point their [[directional antenna]]. The operator simply finds on the map the location of the target transmitter or receiver (i.e. the other antenna being communicated with) and uses the map to determine the [[azimuth|azimuth angle]] needed to point the operator's antenna. The operator would use an [[Antenna rotator|electric rotator]] to point the antenna. The map can also be used in one way communication. For example if the operator is looking to receive signals from a distant radio station, this type of projection could help identify the direction of the distant radio station. In order for the map to be useful, the map should be centered as close as possible about the location of the operator's antenna.{{Citation needed|date=October 2016}}

[[File:North Korean missile range.svg|250px|thumb|An azimuthal equidistant projection centered on North Korea along with ranges of [[List of North Korean missile tests|their different missiles]]]]
Azimuthal equidistant projection maps can also be useful to show ranges of ballistic missiles, as demonstrated by the map centered on North Korea showing the country's missile range.