Dynamic query visualisations on World Wide Web clients: a DHTML solution for maps and scattergrams. (28th August 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Golub, Evan; Shneiderman, Ben
• Is Part Of: International journal of Web engineering and technology. Volume 1:Number 1(2003)
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 78
• Publication Date: 2007-08-28
• Subjects: choropleth maps -- dynamic html -- dynamic queries -- scattergrams -- sliders -- information visualisation; World Wide Web -- Periodicals; Web site development -- Periodicals; Application software -- Development -- Periodicals; 006.7
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-1289

Abstract

Dynamic queries are gaining popularity as a method for interactive information visualisation. Many implementations have been made on personal computers, and there is increasing interest in Web-based designs. While Java and Flash strategies have been developed, we believe that a Dynamic HTML implementation could help promote more widespread use. We implemented double-box range sliders with choropleth maps and scattergrams, which are two popular visualisations, using HTML layers and tables. This paper describes our methods for slider control, visual presentation, and displaying/updating results for these visualisations. Visual design issues innovations and performance enhancements were necessary to create viable designs.