Shows connections between nodes arranged on a line, with arcs representing relationships. The height of each arc can represent connection strength, making it easy to identify the most important links in a network.
Dwarf Planets & Large Moons — Shared Physical Properties
Best for
- Showing connections in a small-to-medium network clearly
- Highlighting the strongest relationships between entities
- Displaying a network where node order matters
Avoid when
- You have many overlapping connections — arcs become tangled
- You need to show flow direction or magnitude precisely
- The network has more than 15-20 nodes