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Winds Through Time: Interactive Data Visualization and Physicalization for Paleoclimate Communication

  • David Hunter
  • , Eddie Goldstein
  • , Pablo Botin
  • , Wayne A. Seltzer
  • , Emily Snode-Brenneman
  • , Mark D. Gross
  • , Amy Stevermer
  • , Kris Karnauskas
  • , Becca Hatheway
  • , Daniel Leithinger
  • , Dillon Amaya
  • , Ellen Yi Luen Do

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Abstract

We describe a multidisciplinary collaboration to iteratively design an interactive exhibit for a public science center on paleoclimate, the study of past climates. We created a data physicalisation of mountains and ice sheets that can be tangibly manipulated by visitors to interact with a wind simulation visualisation that demonstrates how the climate of North America differed dramatically between now and the peak of the last ice age. We detail the system for interaction and visualisation plus design choices to appeal to an audience that ranges from children to scientists and responds to site requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2025 IEEE VIS Arts Program, VISAP 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages37-52
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9798331579968
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event2025 IEEE VIS Arts Program, VISAP 2025 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Nov 2 2025Nov 7 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2025 IEEE VIS Arts Program, VISAP 2025

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE VIS Arts Program, VISAP 2025
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period11/2/2511/7/25

Keywords

  • exhibit design
  • physicalization
  • tangible interaction
  • visualization

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