As we increase our ability to produce and store ever larger amounts of data, it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand what the data is trying to tell us. Not all the data we are currently producing can easily fit into traditional visualization methods. Our research presents a new and novel visualization technique based on the concept of a Data Forest. Our Data Forest has been developed to be utilised by virtual reality (VR) systems. VR is a natural information medium. This approach can easily be adapted to be used in collaborative environments.
A Data Forest is a graphical representation of complex data using the concept of data trees to represent the data. Each data tree consists of a trunk and crown; these represent different parameters of the data set that has been chosen. Dependant on which type of VR system the user has access to, the user can then walks and/or navigate through the forest. This will allow that user to effectively spot trends, discover relationships or uncover unusual patterns in the trees.
Application Areas that are current under active research are:-
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