Predicting the visualization intensity for interactive spatio-temporal visual analytics: a data-driven view-dependent approach

The continually increasing size of geospatial data sets poses a computational challenge when conducting interactive visual analytics using conventional desktop-based visualization tools. In recent decades, improvements in parallel visualization using state-of-the-art computing techniques have significantly enhanced our capacity to analyse massive geospatial data sets. However, only a few strategies have been developed to maximize the utilization of parallel computing resources to support interactive visualization. In particular, an efficient visualization intensity prediction component is lacking from most existing parallel visualization frameworks. In this study, we propose a data-driven view-dependent visualization intensity prediction method, which can dynamically predict the visualization intensity based on the distribution patterns of spatio-temporal data. The predicted results are used to schedule the allocation of visualization tasks. We integrated this strategy with a parallel visualization system deployed in a compute unified device architecture (CUDA)-enabled graphical processing units (GPUs) cloud. To evaluate the flexibility of this strategy, we performed experiments using dust storm data sets produced from a regional climate model. The results of the experiments showed that the proposed method yields stable and accurate prediction results with acceptable computational overheads under different types of interactive visualization operations. The results also showed that our strategy improves the overall visualization efficiency by incorporating intensity-based scheduling.     

关系数据库的符号化预处理

从实践的角度分析当前3种主要的符号化控制方式,提出基于关系数据库的符号化预处理方式,实践证明,该方式既可以很好地解决符号化的准确性问题,还能保证地图的显示速度。     

POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS OF THE NEW ENGLAND/MID-ATLANTIC REGION

Numerous freshwater ecosystems, dense concentrations of humans along the eastern seaboard, extensive forests and a history of intensive land use distinguish the New England/Mid-Atlantic Region. Human population densities are forecast to increase in portions of the region at the same time that climate is expected to be changing. Consequently, the effects of humans and climatic change are likely to affect freshwater ecosystems within the region interactively. The general climate, at present, is humid continental, and the region receives abundant precipitation. Climatic projections for a 2 × CO₂ atmosphere, however, suggest warmer and drier conditions for much of this region. Annual temperature increases ranging from 3–5°C are projected, with the greatest increases occurring in autumn or winter. According to a water balance model, the projected increase in temperature will result in greater rates of evaporation and evapotranspiration. This could cause a 21 and 31% reduction in annual stream flow in the southern and northern sections of the region, respectively, with greatest reductions occurring in autumn and winter. The amount and duration of snow cover is also projected to decrease across the region, and summer convective thunderstorms are likely to decrease in frequency but increase in intensity. The dual effects of climate change and direct anthropogenic stress will most likely alter hydrological and biogeochemical processes, and, hence, the floral and faunal communities of the region's freshwater ecosystems. For example, the projected increase in evapotranspiration and evaporation could eliminate most bog ecosystems, and increases in water temperature may increase bioaccumulation, and possibly biomagnification, of organic and inorganic contaminants. Not all change may be adverse. For example, a decrease in runoff may reduce the intensity of ongoing estuarine eutrophication, and acidification of aquatic habitats during the spring snowmelt period may be ameliorated. Recommendations for future monitoring efforts include: (1) extending and improving data on the distribution, abundance and effect of anthropogenic stressors (non-point pollution) within the region; and (2) improving scientific knowledge regarding the contemporary distribution and abundance of aquatic species. Research recommendations include: (1) establishing a research centre(s) where field studies designed to understand interactions between freshwater ecosystems and climate change can be conducted; (2) projecting the future distribution, activities and direct effects of humans within the region; (3) developing mathematical analyses, experimental designs and aquatic indicators that distinguish between climatic and anthropogenic effects on aquatic systems; (4) developing and refining projections of climate variability such that the magnitude, frequency and seasonal timing of extreme events can be forecast; and (5) describing quantitatively the flux of materials (sediments, nutrients, metals) from watersheds characterized by a mosaic of land uses. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A proposal for the theoretical analysis of the interactive coupled effects between urbanization and the eco-environment in mega-urban agglomerations

Mega-urban agglomerations are strategic core areas for national economic development and the main regions of new urbanization. They also have important roles in shifting the global economic center of gravity to China. However, the development of mega-urban agglomerations has triggered the interactive coercion between resources and the eco-environment. The interactive coupled effects between urbanization and the eco-environment in mega-urban agglomerations represent frontier and high-priority research topics in the field of Earth system science over the next decade. In this paper, we carried out systematic theoretical analysis of the interactive coupling mechanisms and coercing effects between urbanization and the eco-environment in mega-urban agglomerations. In detail, we analyzed the nonlinear-coupled relationships and the coupling characteristics between natural and human elements in mega-urban agglomerations. We also investigated the interactive coercion intensities between internal and external elements, and the mechanisms and patterns of local couplings and telecouplings in mega-urban agglomeration systems, which are affected by key internal and external control elements. In addition, we proposed the interactive coupling theory on urbanization and the eco-environment in mega-urban agglomerations. Furthermore, we established a spatiotemporal dynamic coupling model with multi-element, multi-scale, multi-scenario, multi-module and multi-agent integrations, which can be used to develop an intelligent decision support system for sustainable development of mega-urban agglomerations. In general, our research may provide theoretical guidance and method support to solve problems related to mega-urban agglomerations and maintain their sustainable development.     

重庆市区域规划电子沙盘系统的设计与实现

电子沙盘作为可交互操作的实时的虚拟现实环境,是一种既具有传统沙盘的特点,又集成了多种高新技术的产品。本文应用ArcGIS的内置定制环境VBA对ArcGIS应用程序进行客户化,设计并实现重庆市区域规划电子沙盘系统。该系统中,通过对基础地理数据、数字正射影像数据、社会经济统计数据、各种专题规划数据以及一些目标模型数据等进行三维可视化实现实物沙盘的导航缩放等基本功能。此外,通过二次开发定制扩充了面向区域规划的实用功能,如空间分析、规划方案的设计与比选等辅助规划功能,从而开拓了电子沙盘应用的新领域,将对区域规划工作带来深刻影响。     

地图与动画的结合与发展

地图动画是一种新型的可视化表现方式。本文回顾了地图动画的发展历史。探讨了地图动画的信息含量,总结了地图动画的有关研究内容,最后以SARS疫情为数据源,制作了关于疫情变化的动态地图,收到较好的视觉效果。     

大型地下洞室对穿预应力锚索失效形式与耦合模型

以锦屏二级水电站地下厂房与主变室之间中隔墙的多根对穿预应力锚索失效实例为背景,首先总结对穿预应力锚索失效的多种现场表现形式,采用现场取证和室内试验再现的方式论证锚索钢绞线断裂的拉破坏模式。将对穿锚索视为弹脆性体,被锚固围岩视为黏弹性体,提出描述对穿预应力锚索与被锚固围岩之间相互作用关系的锚索-围岩耦合元件模型,并据此分别阐明在洞室开挖卸荷阶段和围岩时效变形阶段中预应力锚索的力学响应机制和荷载变化规律。最后,在现场调研、室内试验和机制分析基础上,综合分析导致锦屏二级水电站地下厂房与主变室之间对穿锚索失效的主要原因,并探讨对穿预应力锚索与被锚固围岩之间对立统一的矛盾关系以及大型洞室群预应力锚索支护时机问题。     

地学信息体视化中3维交互技术的研究与实现

地学信息的3维可视化是当前地球信息科学研究的热点之一.体视化技术主要研究包含物体内部信息的体数据的表示、变换、操作和显示等,是实现地学信息3维可视化的理想技术与手段.主要研究地学信息体视化中3维交互技术的理论、技术与方法,并采用面向对象的程序开发语言VC 6.0和3维可视化开发工具包VTK(The Visualization Toolkit)来实现这些算法,开发体视化3维交互功能控件.     

老挝波乔省某磁铁矿区磁法勘探

勘查区位于老挝西北部之波乔省,地表风化严重、浮土掩盖厚、深林茂密、基岩露头少,虽然局部地段出露有大量的铁帽,但不敢判断该区是否有大规模的磁铁矿.为此,我们采用1∶10000地面高精度磁法测量以了解磁铁矿的有无、范围、延伸、规模.后期勘探阶段开展2.5D人机交互正反演工作以了解深部磁铁矿的有无.结果表明,在老挝西北部地质勘查程度低的地区开展高精度磁测扫面工作是寻找磁铁矿产行之有效的方法,能够解决基础地质问题,矿山勘查问题,后期运用2.5D人机交互正反演能够解决一定的矿层预测工作.     

Something old,something new,something red,something blue*

Abstract

Hydrologists responsible for flood management need real-time data in order to manage imminent or ongoing floods. In this paper, innovative methods for accessing hydrological data and their spatial visualization are introduced. A multitude of relevant real-time, forecast and historical information is provided in a single, self-updating hydrological map information system. The system consists of a central database and a cartographic user interface and provides harmonized and filtered data in the form of interactive, customizable maps. Maps may also be cross-referenced with historical maps or may be animated for improved comprehension and decision making. Emphasis is placed on the development of the hydrological real-time database that manages large amounts of spatial, temporal and attributive data. The paper focuses on the cartographic user interface, its functionality and the resulting interactive hydrological maps.

Citation Lienert, C., Weingartner, R. &; Hurni, L. (2011) An interactive, web-based, real-time hydrological map information system. Hydrol. Sci. J. 56(1), 1–16