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As the volume and variety of solar data increases, the challenge of
quickly and reliably extracting scientific value from the data also
increases. Since visualization of the data is often the first step in
understanding the physical processes of the Sun, the tools we use to
browse, explore and understand the Sun must keep pace with the
complexity of the data. There are also many different audiences for
solar data, and they each have very different data visualization needs.
The Helioviewer Project is a solution to the visualization challenges
presented by the volume and variety of solar data. The aim of the
Helioviewer Project is to design systems and services which give users
everywhere the capability to explore the Sun and inner heliosphere and
to give transparent access to the underlying data. The project uses a
mix of new and established technologies to provide capabilities that
allow intuitive visual browsing of the Sun and inner heliosphere at
arbitrary time and length-scales.
In this talk I will describe how the volume and variety of solar data
shaped the design, operation and current capabilities of the
Helioviewer Project. I will also describe how new image datasets, such
as those that will be available from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar
Telescope and Solar Orbiter can be made available through the
Helioviewer Project. Finally, I will discuss extensions to the project
that will make it easier for users everywhere to explore the volume
and variety of solar data. |
