meandromap

Meandromap is a visualization tool used to represent complex networks and relationships in a compact and insightful manner. Developed by Craig Robertson in 2020, the Meandromap is a type of flow map that showcases the entries and exits of nodes in a network.

The Meandromap explores relationships by depicting them as curves or routes that traverse nodes. Instead of showing individual links directly, nodes become key components where relationships are indicated by the connections and paths that exit and enter them. This affords a unique representation of complex data that reveals insights about selection and connection patterns.

One of the primary applications of Meandromaps includes highlighting central nodes within a network that receive the most inflows and outflows of relationships. By spacing nodes on the meandromap to keep paths between them running smoothly, it efficiently reduces clutter and makes it easier to compare the entries and exits of multiple nodes.

The primary operations performed on Meandromaps include search, expand/contract, single entry point, refine, as well as rearranging nodes to identify patterns or group nodes by entry and exit characteristics. The web-based interface of Meandromap allows individuals to upload their datasets, specifying the format and number of nodes, and select specific modes or edit the graph to suit their needs.