A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies

Lilliana Sancho-Chavarría; Erick Mata-Montero

doi:10.1109/CONCAPAN.2018.8596366

A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies

Lilliana Sancho-Chavarría
, Erick Mata-Montero

Costa Rica Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Oftentimes we come across information that is organized as a tree structure. Visualization of large trees is challenging because of the limited space available on computer displays. In this work we explore 3D space as an alternative that intends to maximize the available space on the screen. We developed Den3D, an interactive web-based multi-user 3D environment that implements cone trees for the visualization and management of hierarchies in the domain of biological taxonomies. In addition to its visualization capabilities, a novel editing functionality was introduced for users to flexibly create and maintain their own taxonomies. Volume tests were performed to determine size limits for the deployment of hierarchies. Additionally, a user study with high school science and biology teachers was conducted to assess the potential of Den3D to support biodiversity education.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018
Editors	Manuel N. Cardona
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538661222
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CONCAPAN.2018.8596366
State	Published - 28 Dec 2018
Event	2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018 - San Salvador, El Salvador Duration: 7 Nov 2018 → 9 Nov 2018

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Name	Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018

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Conference	2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018
Country/Territory	El Salvador
City	San Salvador
Period	7/11/18 → 9/11/18

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SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Biodiversity informatics
Bioliteracy
Cone trees
Environmental education
Hierarchy visualization
Information visualization
Taxonomy

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Sancho-Chavarría, L., & Mata-Montero, E. (2018). A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies. In M. N. Cardona (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018 Article 8596366 (Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/CONCAPAN.2018.8596366

Sancho-Chavarría, Lilliana ; Mata-Montero, Erick. / A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies : The case of biological taxonomies. Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018. editor / Manuel N. Cardona. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. (Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018).

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Sancho-Chavarría, L & Mata-Montero, E 2018, A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies. in MN Cardona (ed.), Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018., 8596366, Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018, San Salvador, El Salvador, 7/11/18. https://doi.org/10.1109/CONCAPAN.2018.8596366

A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies. / Sancho-Chavarría, Lilliana; Mata-Montero, Erick.
Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018. ed. / Manuel N. Cardona. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. 8596366 (Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018).

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Sancho-Chavarría L, Mata-Montero E. A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies. In Cardona MN, editor, Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2018. 8596366. (Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 38th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2018). doi: 10.1109/CONCAPAN.2018.8596366

A 3D approach for the visualization and edition of hierarchies: The case of biological taxonomies

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