13 - 18 OCTOBER 2013, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA

Interactive Multi-resolution Exploration of Million Node Graphs

Contributors: 
Zhiyuan Lin, Nan Cao, Hanghang Tong, Fei Wang, U Kang, Duen Horng Chau
Description
We are working on a scalable, interactive graph visualization system to support multi-resolution exploration of million-node graphs in real time. By adapting a state-of-the-art graph algorithm, our prototype system generates a multi-resolution view of graphs with up to 68 million edges under a few seconds. We are experimenting with interaction techniques that help users interactively explore this overview and drill down into details. While many visualization systems for million-node graphs require dedicated servers to process the graphs, our prototype runs on a commodity laptop computer. We aim to handle graphs that are at least an order of magnitude (100M edges) larger than what current systems can support.