A Compendium on Glyph/Icon Research Including MIL 2525B

Abstract : An overview is conducted on the vast area of visualization when applied to icons and their application is map-type displays. The early history and motivation of the use of icons is examined. Displaying complex information is surveyed in multiple areas. The possible use of animation is both researched and hypothesized for application in military scenarios. The genesis of the military standard MIL2525B is discussed. Suggestions are made on means of improving and the rendering of the multiple dimensions of MIL2525B to maximize information transferred to a human operator.