2007 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California Online Program

Paper Session: 1319 Visual Analytics in Geography I is scheduled on Tuesday, 4/17/07, from 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM in Imperial Ballroom B, SF Hilton Sponsorship(s): Cartography Specialty Group Organizer(s): Isaac Brewer - Penn State University Chair(s): Isaac Brewer - Penn State University Abstract(s):   12:00 PM   Introduction: Isaac Brewer - Penn State University   12:05 PM   Author(s): *Jamison F. Conley - Pennsylvania State University Mark Gahegan - Pennsylvania State University  Abstract Title: Visual Analytics and Terrorist Surveillance: Safeguarding Privacy and Public Trust 12:25 PM   Author(s): *Stephen Daniel Weaver, PhD candidate - Pennsylvania State University Ritesh Agrawal, PhD candidate - The Pennsylvania State University  Abstract Title: On the Brink: Using Visual Analytics to Explore Decisions Made During the Cuban Missile Crisis 12:45 PM   Author(s): *Sara Irina Fabrikant - University of Zurich Daniel R. Montello - University of California Santa Barbara Stacy Rebich - University of California Santa Barbara  Abstract Title: Seeing through small multiple map displays 1:05 PM   Discussant: Isaac Brewer - Penn State University   1:20 PM   Author(s): *Byoungjae Lee - University at Buffalo  Abstract Title: Capturing Near Boundary Behavior of Moving Object through Spatially Extended Topology Discussant(s): Isaac Brewer - Penn State University Introducer(s): Isaac Brewer - Penn State University Session Description: The recent development of a research agenda for Visual Analytics (http://nvac.pnl.gov/agenda.stm) highlights the contributions of geographic visualization, interactive interfaces, and spatial analysis to a science of analytical reasoning.     Beyond just visualizing data, visual analytics emphasizes the interaction between humans and visual environments in synthesizing information from diverse sources and creating understanding through data exploration and analysis.  We anticipate holding two sessions; the first will cover methodological advances, while the second will address specific application areas, such as emergency management and intelligence analysis. Topics of interest include: + Interaction techniques + Data transformations + Knowledge visualization + Knowledge representation + Knowledge management techniques + Lightweight or Web-based visualization + Reasoning strategies + Handling uncertainty + Evaluating visualizations + Collaborative systems, both synchronous and asynchronous + "Off-the-desktop" visualization, including mobile and large-screen environments + Novel user interfaces + Cooperative analysis and sensemaking + Visual tools for emergency management and first responders + Tools to support information workers + Intelligence analysis + Tactical and strategic decisionmaking

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