Building Virtual Worlds with the Big-Bang Model

Visualisations implemented as virtual worlds can allow users to comprehend large graphs more effectively. Good 3D layout algorithms are an important element. Angle has been developed as a platform for experimenting with 3D force-directed layout algorithms. The big-bang modification is proposed as a means of obtaining efficiently good 3D layouts for a wide range of graphs. Results are presented and compared with those from a conventional approach.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2001
• Where: APVIS
• Authors: Neville Churcher, Alan Creek
• Keywords: APVIS 2001, APVIS 2007, Force-directed Layout Algorithms, Large Graphs, Layout Algorithms