A Supply-Chain for Computer-Mediated Communication and Visualization

Nils Jensen
University of Hannover
L3S / RRZN / DVR
German Pavilion, Expo Plaza 1
30539, Hanover, Germany
jensen@learninglab.de

Ralf Einhorn
University of Hannover
L3S / RRZN / DVR
Schloßwender Str. 5
30159, Hanover, Germany
einhorn@learninglab.de

Gabriele von Voigt
University of Hannover
RRZN / DVR
Schloßwender Str. 5
30159, Hanover, Germany
vonvoigt@rrzn.unihannover.de

e-mail: jensen@learninglab.de  

http://www.learninglab.de/vase3

Abstract

The paper specifies modular software for synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication
and visualization in network-distributed environments. It is new because the distribution of the visualization
pipeline is not prescribed, compared to other systems, and supports time-deferred collaboration and presentation
by means of recordable sessions of use. Data source is a remote program that sends and receives data via a small
linked library. The system supports real-time and time-deferred collaborative visualization over distance for e-
Science.

Keywords

Visualization GRID, Visualization Pipeline, Software Engineering, CSCV, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality