Design Inspiration: Real-Time Data Sites
I love real-time data visualization websites! In addition to being a perfect blend of science, art, and technology, the web-sights provide a soothing thrum of information that I find mesmerizing and relaxing. I also think these sites are great inspirations for museum/exhibit/design ideas.
Some of my favorite real-time data sites are listed below:
Wind Map gives a real-time visualization of wind speeds in the U.S. It's like a giant video infographic! A more three-dimensional view of wind around the entire globe is available on the earth website (pictured at the top of this post.)
Line of Sight provides a way for you to track satellites and other human-created space materials flying over your current location.
While you are up in the air, check out planefinder.net a site that lets you pick out the location of commercial aircraft during their flights.
Coming back to Earth, you can track tectonic activity by seeing the geographic locations of active earthquakes and volcanoes at this site, or view National Weather Service satellite data, including infrared, visible light, and water vapor views.
Finishing up on the terrestrial side, EarthCam is a website that lets you easily choose and view real-time webcam feeds from interesting places around the world.
I'll finish out this post with a digital "eye candy" site. Google Trends Hot Searches gives you a constantly scrolling feed of current trending searches on their popular search site.
I hope clicking on these sites gives you some inspiration and enjoyment! Did we miss any of your favorite real-time data sites? Let us know about them in the "Comments" section below!
Paul Orselli writes the posts on ExhibiTricks. Paul likes to combine interesting people, ideas, and materials to make exhibits (and entire museums!) with his company POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop, Inc.) Let's work on a project together!
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