Web Biodiverse

What

• Biodiverse: spatial analysis of diversity using indices

• WebBiodiverse: a web layer• TOLKIN: systematic and

phylogenetic (tree of life) research

Why

• Merging analyses tools• Ease of access• Ease of use

Input

• CSV formatted data file• Set LABELS and GROUPS• Set spatial function• Select analysis methods

Output

• 2 visual outputs– Grid– Phylogenetic tree• Circular structure

Technology

• Core: Perl• Web Layer:– Backend: Java– Frontend: Javascript– Visual: Vector graphics

How it works

• It’s all MAGIC… – Or rather some intelligent coding...

• In reality– Upload CSV data file– Select options• (get coffee?)

– Be awe’d by the visualisation

Demo

• Live demo. – fingers crossed

Links• Biodiverse

– http://code.google.com/p/biodiverse/• Web Biodiverse

– http://www.biomaps.net.au/WebBiodiverse/• TOLKIN

– http://www.tolkin.org/

Questions