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    • Computer Science
    • Data Visualization

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    • Static scatterplots struggle with overdraw and visual clutter on large datasets.
    • Zooming in scatterplots (scalable scatterplot visualizations or SSVs) can mitigate these issues by utilizing screen space more effectively.
    • Existing SSV authoring systems lack scalability, require extensive developer effort, and support limited design variations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a system for the easy authoring of scalable scatterplot visualizations (SSVs) at scale.
    • To address the limitations of existing SSV authoring tools, including scalability, developer effort, and design space coverage.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed Kyrix-S, a system featuring a declarative grammar for specifying diverse SSVs.
    • Implemented a distributed layout algorithm for automatic placement of visual marks across zoom levels.
    • Utilized a multi-node database and spatial indexes for interactive browsing of large-scale SSVs.

    Main Results:

    • Kyrix-S enables interactive browsing of SSVs containing billions of objects with sub-500ms response times.
    • The system reduces specification code by 4X-9X compared to state-of-the-art authoring systems.
    • Kyrix-S supports a wide range of SSV designs through its declarative grammar.

    Conclusions:

    • Kyrix-S effectively addresses the challenges in authoring scalable scatterplot visualizations.
    • The system democratizes the creation of large-scale, interactive scatterplots.
    • Kyrix-S facilitates efficient exploration of massive datasets through enhanced visualization techniques.