A characterization of the scientific data analysis process

Author

Springmeyer, Rebecca R. ; Blattner, Meera M. ; Max, Nelson L.

Author_Institution

Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

19-23 Oct 1992

Firstpage

235

Lastpage

242

Abstract

It is shown how data visualization fits into the broader process of scientific data analysis. Scientists from several disciplines were observed while they analyzed their own data. Examination of the observations exposed process elements outside conventional image viewing. For example, analysts queried for quantitative information, made a variety of comparisons, applied math, managed data, and kept records. The characterization of scientific data analysis reveals activity beyond that traditionally supported by computer. It offers an understanding which has the potential to be applied to many future designs, and suggests specific recommendations for improving the support of this important aspect of scientific computing

Keywords

data analysis; data visualisation; data visualization; image viewing; quantitative information; scientific computing; scientific data analysis process; Data analysis; Data visualization; Focusing; Functional programming; Graphics; Image analysis; Information analysis; Information resources; Laboratories; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Visualization, 1992. Visualization '92, Proceedings., IEEE Conference on

Conference_Location

Boston, MA

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2897-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/VISUAL.1992.235203

Filename

235203