ASRelVis: exploring autonomous system relationships through 3D lighthouse layout with linked radial 2D representations
摘要
Internet routing involves frequent interconnections between countries and regions. Analyzing network links and routing propagation is crucial for optimizing performance and making informed business decisions. However, existing visual analysis systems lack comprehensive multi-perspective analysis, hindering experts’ ability to effectively analyze routing dynamics and activities. Few studies have explored the effective integration of 2D and 3D analysis techniques for routing data. We introduce ASRelVis, a novel system that combines 3D representations of autonomous system routing relationships with 2D ASCone hierarchical views tailored to BGP route updates. These representations are seamlessly linked using interaction techniques, creating a perceptually uniform interactive space. Through collaboration with domain experts, we address challenges in data presentation and interaction. ASRelVis integrates 2D and 3D visualizations, guiding exploration based on 2D overviews. Case studies and expert interviews demonstrate its effectiveness and utility for analyzing border gateway protocol routing data.
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