Configurable data analysis and visualization system

David P. Edwards; David Bridenstine; Laurie Littledike

doi:10.1117/12.172076

4 April 1994 Configurable data analysis and visualization system

David P. Edwards, David Bridenstine, Laurie Littledike

Proceedings Volume 2178, Visual Data Exploration and Analysis; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172076
Event: IS&T/SPIE 1994 International Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1994, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Data analysis software can be built using two differing philosophies: 1) Develop custom applications to meet each need as it arises, or 2) Develop a general toolbox to interactively build a wide variety of applications. In support of SPIRIT III performance assessment1, we have developed a package using the latter philosophy. A database and an analysis toolbox are paired to provide a high degree of flexibility in data retrieval, analysis and visualization. This system is integrated into SGI Explorer, which allows scientists to interactively construct analysis networks. These networks perform database queries, then apply user-selected analysis and visualization tools to the query results. The Reporter package allows interactive design of reports with multiple plots, tables and text annotations per page. The core analysis module is the Mapper, which allows the interactive transformation of 2 or 3-dimensional data into N-dimensions. Mapper allows a rich variety of conelations and relationships in the data to be examined. Finally, custom analysis networks may be saved and distributed within the user community. This package has proven an effective support for the rapidly-changing needs of SPiRIT III analysis. Due to its general nature, it also has promise for broader uses.

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David P. Edwards, David Bridenstine, and Laurie Littledike "Configurable data analysis and visualization system", Proc. SPIE 2178, Visual Data Exploration and Analysis, (4 April 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172076

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