Abstract
Transportation data sets of all kinds are hierarchical in nature and therefore are easily represented in tree structures. Visually comparing the changes in these hierarchical data sets over time can be extremely difficult, even when the trees are relatively small. TreeVersity is a novel inter active visualization that allows users to detect and analyze changes in the structure and value of various components of the tree. TreeVersity uses dual comparison techniques (side by side and explicit differences) coupled with a tabular representation to help users understand and explore changes to the tree over time. TreeVersity uses carefully selected color palettes to show positive or negative absolute and relative value changes and glyphs that show these changes preattentively. A study illustrated the value of this visualization technique through various short case studies based on federal transportation budget data, airline maintenance budget data, and transportation publication data. Hypotheses for TreeVersity's future relevance for congestion trend analysis are provided.
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