Visualizing Internet Evolution on the Autonomous Systems Level

Boitmanis, Krists and Brandes, Ulrik and Pich, Christian (2008) Visualizing Internet Evolution on the Autonomous Systems Level. In: Graph Drawing 15th International Symposium, GD 2007, September 24-26, 2007, Sydney, Australia , pp. 365-376 (Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-77537-9_36).

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Abstract

We propose a visualization approach for large dynamic graph structures with high degree variation and low diameter. In particular, we reduce visual complexity by multiple modes of representation in a single-level visualization rather than abstractions of lower levels of detail. This is useful for non-interactive display and eases dynamic layout, which we address in the online scenario. Our approach is illustrated on a family of large networks featuring all of the above structural characteristics, the physical Internet on the autonomous systems level over time.

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