Visualisierung zur Unterstützung der Suche in komplexen Datenbeständen

The paper presents a method for preparation and visualization of information collections, by which the semantic relationships between queries and documents can be demonstrated in an easily comprehensible manner. The method is based on the observation that exploratory search in information collections is a particularly appropriate method of work for scientists and engineers and that active navigation in a virtual information space is a very effective means to support it. For the visualization 3D methods for information representation have been used, because they allow humans to utilize their natural cognitive skills with advantage. First observations show that the developed technique is capable of fulfilling the abovementioned expectations.