Title
Gryphon: A 'Little' Domain-Specific Programming Language For Diffusion MRI Visualizations
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
8-13-2013
School
Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
Abstract
We present Gryphon, a ‘little’ domain-specific programming language (DSL) for visualizing diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (DMRI). A key contribution is its compositional approach to customizing visualizations for evolving analytical tasks. The language is designed for non-programmer, here brain scientists for exploratory studies. The semantics of Gryphon includes a simple set of keywords derived from brain scientists vocabulary while performing imaging tasks of mapping data to graphic marks such as color, shape, value, and size. A pilot study with two neuroscientists suggested that Gryphon was easy to learn, though some additional functions and interface components are needed to empower brain scientists.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Jian; Cai, Haipeng; Auchus, Alexander; and Laidlaw, David H., "Gryphon: A 'Little' Domain-Specific Programming Language For Diffusion MRI Visualizations" (2013). Student Publications. 85.
https://aquila.usm.edu/student_pubs/85