Abstract
Particle systems make an excellent tool for creating tracks (which we call strokes) in vector fields. The question addressed in this paper is how such tracks should be made to vary in size and colour in order to reveal properties such as local direction and strength of the field. We find that for strokes that vary from large to small, direction is indicated by the large end. We also find that for strokes that vary in colour, the colour of the background is the most important determinant of perceived direction.
Department
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping
Publication Date
6-1989
Journal Title
Graphics Interface
Pages
249-253
Conference Date
Jun 19 - Jun 23, 1989
Publisher Place
London, Ontario, Canada
Publisher
CHCCS/SCDHM
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Recommended Citation
Fowler, David and Ware, Colin, "Strokes for Representing Univariate Vector Field Maps" (1989). Graphics Interface. 769.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ccom/769
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Computer Sciences Commons, Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Commons