Research

Data Visualization

ProDV
Process-oriented Data Visualization

Designed and developed the Process-oriented Data Visualization (ProDV) visual analytics framework that provides rapid customization through a visual programming environment and desktop data visualization capabilities to detect the unexpected and discover the unexpected in large, complex datasets.

Sponsor: U.S. Army Operational Test Command

Competencies: Data Fusion, Data Visualization, Data Analytics
Industries: Emergency Response, Federal Agencies, National Security

RRS
RELLIS Reservation System

Screenshot of the RELLIS Reservation System (RRS) that tracks the current operations taking place across the RELLIS campus. The screenshot displays a aerial map of the campus with reserved 50 square meter reserved regions color-coded by ground or airspace and embedded with symbology indicating various limiting conditions.

A web-based system for specifying, requesting, reserving, and approving activities occurring on the RELLIS proving and training grounds. This system enables increased visibility, management, and deconfliction of the requirements, intentions, and operations for activities from the ground, air, and radio frequency spectrum perspectives to improve the day-to-day operations and safety across the RELLIS proving and training grounds.

Sponsor: Texas A&M University System

Competencies: Geospatial Computing, Data Visualization
Industries: Facility Management, Decision Support, Texas A&M University System

SDA
Special Divine Action

Image containing two screenshots Special Divine Action (SDA) application: one showing a force-directed graph of related literary works and a second showing the imagery and scanned text from a digital book.

An online catalog of literary works on miracles and divine action in which publications are aggregated into the SDA Reader and published to promote dialog on how God intervenes in the world. The user-facing site presents an easily navigable interface to the vast information available including interactive 3D connected visualizations and a searchable library with a digital book reader interface.

Sponsor: John Templeton Foundation

Competencies: Data Visualization, Data Analytics
Industries: Non-Profits

SDM
Study Data Manager

Screenshot of the Study Data Manager (SDM) web application in which the overall study summary information and graph is displayed at the top and very detailed graphical data capture information is displayed at the bottom for the various devices worn by the various human patients participating in the study.

A software platform for study data curation that helps reduce errors when collecting and organizing study participant data coming from multiple wearable sensors. Data is cross-validated with participant records to reduce the likelihood of common data aggregation issues like misattribution. The tool allows for both automatic retrieving of data from cloud services as well as manual upload.

Sponsor: Private Industry Partner

Competencies: Medical Technology, Data Fusion, Data Visualization, Data Analytics, Mobile Data Collection
Industries: Medical, Emergency Response, Federal Agencies, National Security

UAT
Universal Audit Tool

Photo of the inside of a warehouse overlayed with a laptop displaying the Universal Audit Tool (UAT) interface.

Designed, developed, tested, certified, and fielded a Universal Audit Tool (UAT) capable of performing baseline audits via a non-persistent agent on local and remote systems.

Sponsor: U.S. Army Central Technical Support Facility

Competencies: Data Fusion, Decision Support, Data Visualization
Industries: National Security, Federal Agencies

US-RSPE Sustainability Framework

A data management and reporting system that enables implementation of the US-RSPE Sustainability Framework, to include: 1) submission of US-RSPE Framework sustainability assessments across the egg, broiler, and turkey sectors, 2) permissions-based viewing of submitted data, and 3) generation of data visualizations and reports that highlight continuous improvement (year over year) and organization comparison with their sector(s).

Sponsor: U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE)

Competencies: Data Visualization, Data Analytics
Industries: Agriculture, Non-Profits, Private Industry

VIDSS
Visual Interface for the Integrated Decision Support System

Screenshot of the Visual Interface for the Integrated Decision Support System (VIDSS) web application displaying multiple agriculture-related thematic maps and information dashboard components.

Decision support system that benefits farmers by improving effective use of water supplies through interventions in small-scale irrigation. Enabled the evaluation, selection, and assessment of the impact of small-scale irrigation technologies for smallholder farmers.

Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Competencies: Data Fusion, Decision Support, Data Visualization
Industries: National Security, Federal Agencies

WDSM
Wildlife Disease Spread Model

Screenshot of the Wildlife Disease Spread Model (WDSM) web application containing a 2D topographic map overlayed with colored boundaries. Surrounding the map are several information and data graph components.

Designed and developed a wildlife disease model for Classical Swine Fever (CSF) within feral swine to address limitations of current models, support assessment of the wildlife risk, inform strategies to prevent wildlife interaction, and simulate disease spread, potential time to detection, possible control and mitigation strategies, and the respective economic costs.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Competencies: Modeling & Simulation, Data Visualization, Decision Support
Industries: Agriculture, Emergency Response, Training, Federal Agencies, Local & State of Texas