TDWI Articles

Data Stories: National Parks, Mountaineering, Tracking Terrain

Using mapping software to show park locations, Tableau to explore hiking data, and eye tracking to discover how people navigate.

 

Wild Places

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at ArcGIS Blog 

This article walks through the creation of a map that shows the closest National Park to any point in the U.S.

 

A Mountain of Data

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at DataMountain 

Mountain climbing can be tracked in multiple ways, including distance, altitude, and traveling speed. This interactive site allows viewers to explore several expeditions in detail (switch the trip location from the top of the page).

 

Stepping Carefully

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at Reddit 

Have you ever wondered how humans navigate rocky terrain? This video illustrates a recent study. The full research paper is also available.

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