DocumentCode
1557032
Title
Displaying scientific graphics on computer
Author
Lincoln, Janet E. ; Monk, Donald L.
Author_Institution
Hudson Res. Assoc., Stuyvesant, NY, USA
Volume
40
Issue
2
fYear
1997
fDate
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
78
Lastpage
91
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1434
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/47.588777
Filename
588777
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