Integrated visual analytics workflow with GeoTime and nSpace VAST 2010 mini challenge 1 award: Outstanding Analysis and Accuracy

This paper is a case study focusing on the analytical process performed by three junior analysts using the nSpace/GeoTime tools to investigate arms dealing activities from various text records. Our integrated visual analytic applications created an environment that supported systematic use of analytical methods and helped junior analysts achieve the results that won an award for `Outstanding Analysis and Accuracy'.