Complex Data Made Clear - Patterns Emerge with New Visualization Technique

Recognizing subtle patterns in large data sets that were collected over many years is a challenge. Traditional 2D and 3D visualization techniques such as line/scatter or bar plots are adequate for basic analysis but fall short when one needs to detect both low- and high-frequency cyclical patterns.

Dr. Richard Koehler, CEO of Visual Data Analytics, developed a new technique to visualize time-series data. Both large and small data patterns practically jump off the screen with Dr. Koehler's raster maps.

To learn more about Dr. Koehler's work, check out the webinar recording where he presented on Data Visualization and Analysis of Time Series Using Surfer. You can also read more about the flow rates of the Colorado River at Lees Ferry, AZ. Try out this visualization technique for yourself in Surfer.

Below are a few examples of raster maps and the patterns that can be seen.