Title :
Displaying scientific graphics on computer
Author :
Lincoln, Janet E. ; Monk, Donald L.
Author_Institution :
Hudson Res. Assoc., Stuyvesant, NY, USA
fDate :
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Complex scientific graphics that reproduce well on paper may be difficult to display on computer because of the limited size and resolution of standard desktop monitors. This paper describes several methods for computer display of such large, dense graphics that preserve the usability of the graphics and support the ways users need to interact with the figures. Building on a simple structure of base panels and overlays joined by hypertext links, these methods provide ways of reorganizing figures into smaller graphical units that can be displayed easily, yet communicate all the information the original figure was designed to convey
Keywords :
data visualisation; human factors; hypermedia; interactive systems; natural sciences computing; technical presentation; user interfaces; computer display; desktop monitors; hypertext links; resolution; scientific graphics; size; usability; user interface; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Ergonomics; Force control; Laboratories; Large screen displays; Military computing; Oceans; Surveillance; US Government;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on