# Ethereal Aerial Data Maps The America Revealed Series by PBS Shows the Country's Inner-Workings By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/america-revealed References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/pbs-america-revealed) & [pbs.org](http://www.pbs.org/) The America Revealed series does exactly as its title suggests. It reveals the inner workings of America, showing how such an expansive country can function so well. Revolving around ethereal [aerial data maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-maps), the America Revealed series provides graphic visualizations of interconnected systems that help to keep the country running smoothly everyday and throughout history. Inspired by [BBC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-planet) Britain From Above, the America Revealed series was created by PBS. Showcasing a slew of original data, it explores such topics as the distribution of the unemployed and [Domino's Pizza's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssamjang) raw ingredients' delivery routes. The America Revealed website boasts, "Viewers will discover a fascinating new perspective on the hidden patterns and rhythms of American life, by looking through the eyes of individuals who all play a part in keeping America fed, moving, powered and making goods." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethereal Aerial Data Maps:** Using ethereal aerial data maps to visualize and understand interconnected systems. - **Data Visualization:** Utilizing graphic visualizations to reveal hidden patterns and rhythms of American life. - **Exploring Interconnected Systems:** Examining the inner workings of America through interconnected systems and their impact on daily life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media and Entertainment:** Creating engaging content by using ethereal aerial data maps and data visualization techniques for documentaries and series. - **Technology:** Developing advanced data visualization tools and platforms to analyze and interpret large-scale interconnected systems. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** Optimizing delivery routes and distribution networks using insights from ethereal aerial data maps and visualizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Social Media Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal.md) - [Food Show Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tvfoodmaps.md) - [Animated Data Visualizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rankreel.md) - [Digital Urban Replica Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realitymaps.md) - [Visual Journey Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video.md) - [Nostalgic Television Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbs-retro.md) - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [To-Scale Interactive Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-size-of-countries.md) - [Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-transformation.md)