Inverse Stereographic Projection of the Logarithmic Spiral
This Demonstration shows the inverse stereographic projection of a logarithmic spiral onto the unit sphere. You can move the spiral in the plane; it maps on the sphere as a loxodrome.
The inverse stereographic projection of the point to the unit sphere is the point .
A logarithmic or equiangular spiral is defined as a two-dimensional curve that cuts all radial lines at a constant angle. Its polar equation is given by .
A loxodrome on a sphere (spherical spiral) is a curve that cuts all meridians at the same angle. The stereographic projection of a loxodrome is a logarithmic spiral.
![[Snapshot]](HTMLImages/index.en/thumbnail_1.gif)
![[Snapshot]](HTMLImages/index.en/thumbnail_2.gif)
![[Snapshot]](HTMLImages/index.en/thumbnail_3.gif)
Embed Interactive Demonstration 
Browse all topics
