The Azimuthal Equidistant projection is a type of map that represents the Earth's surface in a way that maintains accurate distances from a central point. This means that if you measure the distance from the center of the map to any other point, it will be true to scale. This projection is often used for radio and seismic mapping, as it helps in determining the shortest path from a point to various locations. In this projection, the Earth is depicted as a flat surface, with the central point typically being a specific location, such as a city or a geographic feature. While it accurately represents distances from the center, it distorts shapes and sizes as you move away from that point. This makes the Azimuthal Equidistant projection useful for certain applications, but less ideal for general navigation or world maps.