What is a projected coordinate system typically used for east-west data called?

The Lambert Conformal Conic projection is specifically designed for mapping areas that extend predominantly in an east-west orientation. This projection preserves angles and shape over small areas, making it particularly useful for aeronautical charts, as well as certain large-scale maps that cover wide latitudinal extents. The conical surface allows for a relatively accurate representation of geographical features across horizontal distances, which is ideal when dealing with regions that are significantly wider than they are tall.

In contrast, the other projections do not primarily focus on east-west data. The Transverse Mercator projection is designed for regions that extend primarily in the north-south direction, as it provides accuracy along a central meridian. Geostationary Projection refers to satellite imagery and is not a typical projection used for terrestrial mapping, while the Orthographic Projection gives a view of the Earth as seen from space, depicting only one hemisphere at a time and is not practical for detailed mapping of east-west data. Thus, the Lambert Conformal Conic is the most suitable choice for representing such data accurately.