Developing polar data-cylinders to map spatiotemporal changes in Arctic sea ice

Kontou, Danai-Maria

Abstract

Complex ecosystems characterize the Arctic Region, which experiences rapid environmental changes due to climate change. These changes are happening spatially as much as temporally. Spatiotemporal interactive three-dimensional visualization of environmental phenomena is eye-catching, while creating the foundations for the rapid understanding of Arctic complexity. The Arctic is a circumpolar region; cylinders seem suitable visual media for related data. In this case study, the visualization of anomalies of the sea ice illustrates abnormal changes, helping the viewer/user to focus on that filtered information rather than becoming lost in a multitude of information. A holistic view of dynamic environmental changes in a stand-alone visual could impact the quick understanding, response and policymaking regarding the visualized phenomena.

Citation

Kontou, D.-M. (2022). Developing polar data-cylinders to map spatiotemporal changes in Arctic sea ice. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 9(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/21681376.2022.2074306

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 21, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Jun 1, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022
• Deposit Date: Aug 2, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 2, 2022
• Journal: Regional Studies, Regional Science
• Print ISSN: 2168-1376
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 9
• Issue: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21681376.2022.2074306
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1195066