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Visual Data Analysis lets users analyze, explore and present data
visually. Going beyond simply displaying images, VDA products provide
insight into trends that otherwise would be hidden in rows and columns
of numbers.
THE PROBLEM
The term "visualization" was first coined in the July
1987 Visualization in Scientific Computing (ViSC) report. The National
Science Foundation defines it as "a method of computing that
offers a way for seeing the unseen. It enriches the process of discovery
and fosters profound and unexpected insights." However, current
visualization techniques, such as realistic rendering, are primarily
geared to geometric sources of data such as CAD and two- and three-dimensional
modeling sources.
Characteristically, visualization packages are limited by their
inability to let users immediately interact with data. Without the
ability to interactively analyze data, the phrase, "What you
see is what you get," is apt when applied to visualization,
on the other hand, Visual Data Analysis (VDA) technology such as
PV-WAVE® is better suited for analyzing collected dataset-test
instrument data files, for instance, or computational data such
as simulations of finite element analysis. It is essential that
VDA tools provide the means to visualize and interactively analyze
this information across a wide range of scientific and technical
disciplines.
THE SOLUTION
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fact that is clear throughout Visual Numerics' research of user
needs is that VDA users demand fast graphical interaction with images.
Hence, computer aided design (CAD) engineers working with geometric
data need a high degree of realism because they work with a realistic
representation of something that exists as in automobile design,
for instance. However, Visual Data Analysis does not require this
degree of realism because researchers tend to be involved more with
experimental modeling or simulations of phenomena. In other words,
visual data analysis requires new ways of representing data visually,
not a high degree of physical realism.
 Visual
Data Analysis lets users analyze, explore and present data visually.
Going beyond simply displaying images, VDA products provide insight
into trends that otherwise would be hidden in rows and columns of
numbers. Understanding is gained through direct interaction with
raw data. In addition, VDA products offer users a wide variety of
non-application-specific, interactive techniques, allowing for real-time
interpretation as data flows in. Understanding data is accomplished
quickly and easily.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
By definition, VDA products are collectively more powerful and flexible,
yet, easier to use than many visualization products. They are highly
customizable, able to manage large datasets, can execute numerous
analytical techniques and support a multitude of platforms.
This combination of speed, power and flexibility ensures that VDA
products will meet a wide variety of technical professionals' needs.
WORLD CLASS PRODUCTS, SERVICES,
AND SUPPORT
Visual Numerics has provided technical software
solutions for numerical analysis and visualization for over 30 years.
The company's software products help users understand complex data
from a variety of sources and build business-critical applications.
Visual Numerics offers two product lines: the IMSL® Numerical
Libraries for powerful mathematical and statistical analysis and
the PV-WAVE® visual data analysis development environment. Visual
Numerics also offers customized consulting services for applications
that involve mathematical, statistical, or visual data analysis
to meet today’s business analytical needs.
The IMSL Numerical Libraries which include
the IMSL C Library, IMSL Fortran Library and JMSL™ Library
for Java™ applications are the industry standard for numerical
analysis. They deliver developers with the breadth and depth of
core algorithms allowing for the rapid development of any application.
Whether developing applications in C, Fortran, or Java, or on UNIX,
Windows or Linux, the robust IMSL Libraries provide the reliable
foundation and the building blocks developers need.
The PV-WAVE family of products which includes
PV-WAVE, TS-WAVE, and JWAVE delivers engineers with the development
tools to efficiently and accurately meet their data analysis needs.
PV-WAVE solutions allow users to rapidly import, manipulate, analyze
and visualize data. The PV-WAVE family also includes robust time
series analysis software as well as the ability to share analysis
results across the enterprise with a Java-based solution. And, unlike
other products, PV-WAVE Advantage includes a sophisticated set of
analysis routines based on the industry-standard IMSL Libraries.
In addition, Visual Numerics Consulting
Services combine technical expertise, decades of hands-on experience
and a combination of powerful products to create the highest quality
solutions possible for your visual data analysis needs.
Visual Numerics unique combination of products
and services rapidly enhance ROI by delivering the highest efficiency,
greatest accuracy and maximum performance.
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Application
Visual Data Analysis (VDA)
Product
PV-WAVE
Visual Data Analysis (VDA) allows users to analyze, explore and
present data visually. Going beyond simply displaying images, VDA
products provide insight into trends that otherwise would be hidden
in rows and columns of numbers. Understanding data is accomplished
quickly and easily.
Key Benefits
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