Visualizing uncertainty with uncertainty multiples

Robert B. Gilbert, Fulvio Tonon, Juliana Freire, Claudio T. Silva, David R. Maidment

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Abstract

It is difficult to depict uncertainty graphically. Conventional means, which rely on mapping uncertainty to graphical attributes in an image, have limited effectiveness because they require presenting additional variables and are not generally intuitive. The concept of uncertainty multiples is proposed herein to address these challenges. Uncertainty multiples are small-scale images positioned within the eyespan on a single page or screen showing the range of possible interpretations of the information. This concept is illustrated and its implementation in practice, including the role of software technology, is discussed. Copyright ASCE 2006.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeoCongress 2006
Subtitle of host publicationGeotechnical Engineering in the Information Technology Age
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventGeoCongress 2006 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Feb 26 2006Mar 1 2006

Publication series

NameGeoCongress 2006: Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Technology Age
Volume2006

Other

OtherGeoCongress 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period2/26/063/1/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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