Title :
The state of the art of visual languages for visualization
Author :
Williams, C. ; Rasure, J. ; Hansen, C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
Data flow visual language systems are being used to provide sophisticated environments for the visualization of scientific data. These systems are evolving rapidly and are beginning to encompass related technologies such as distributed computing and user interface development systems. A hierarchical classification of the components and issues involved is presented, giving an understanding of the design decisions and trade-offs that the developers of these systems are making. The component categories can be used as a framework for discussing where interoperability of competing visual programming environments might occur and what the future holds for these systems
Keywords :
data visualisation; visual languages; visual programming; component categories; data flow; design decisions; distributed computing; hierarchical classification; interoperability; scientific data; sophisticated environments; user interface development systems; visual languages; visual programming environments; Computer languages; Data analysis; Data visualization; Displays; Distributed computing; Flow graphs; Laboratories; Mice; Programming environments; Prototypes;
Conference_Titel :
Visualization, 1992. Visualization '92, Proceedings., IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2897-9
DOI :
10.1109/VISUAL.1992.235207
