Path visualisation tool
From GEANT2-JRA1 Wiki
This page is a reference for path-based visualisation tool implementation.
Proof of concept: perfSONAR Traceroute Visualizer by Joe Metzger
During the work on a prototype design of a perfSONAR system, Joe Metzger from ESnet implemented a tool that provides basic path visualisation functionalities using data from three different networks: ESnet, Abilene and GEANT. The tool can be accessed using web interface, for URL please check JRA1 mailing list archive.
Geo-visualisation tools
There is a number of different tools which provide some kind of geo-visualisation of a path. Some of those tools are designed to be stand-alone application, while others are web-based. Atlas of Cyberspaces (http://www.cybergeography.org/atlas/atlas.html) is a good reference point for the subject. A short list of existing tools:
Gtrace: GTrace is a graphical front-end to traceroute that presents geographically the IP path information between source and destination hosts. It is written in Java and works under the Solaris, Linux and FreeBSD platforms. (free for non-commercial use, source available)
NeoTrace : NeoTrace Pro display shows you the route between you and the remote site including all intermediate nodes and their registrant information. (commercial stand-alone application)
VisualRoute: VisualRoute is a visual, fast, and integrated ping, whois, and traceroute program that automatically analyzes connectivity problems, displaying the results on a World map. (commercial stand-alone application)
Sarangworld Traceroute Project: Web-based tool for path visualisation. There is also a stand-alone version of a tool called sarangtracegeo (written in Java, open-source, experimental)
xtraceroute: xtraceroute an experimental 3D geographical traceroute being developed for Unix machines (open source)
