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{{Definition|'''Abstract data''' refers to ''(heterogenous)'' data that has no inherent spatial structure; thus it does not allow for a straightforward mapping to any geometry, but relies upon means provided by [[information visualisation]] for its visual representation.}} | {{Definition|'''Abstract data''' refers to ''(heterogenous)'' data that has no inherent spatial structure; thus it does not allow for a straightforward mapping to any geometry, but relies upon means provided by [[information visualisation]] for its visual representation.}} | ||
Therefore creating a ''virtual reality (VR)'' is essential to visualizing abstract data. To allow intuitive understanding and to find wide acceptance, virtual spaces will be based on a ''real–world analogue'' that mostly supports human cognitive abilities. | Therefore creating a ''virtual reality (VR)'' is essential to visualizing abstract data. To allow intuitive understanding and to find wide acceptance, virtual spaces will be based on a ''real–world analogue'' that mostly supports human cognitive abilities. | ||
Revision as of 02:32, 14 April 2003
Abstract data refers to (heterogenous) data that has no inherent spatial structure; thus it does not allow for a straightforward mapping to any geometry, but relies upon means provided by information visualisation for its visual representation.
Therefore creating a virtual reality (VR) is essential to visualizing abstract data. To allow intuitive understanding and to find wide acceptance, virtual spaces will be based on a real–world analogue that mostly supports human cognitive abilities.