From October 25 to 30, 2020, IEEE VIS 2020, the leading conference in visualization and visual analytics, once again brought together the international scientific community to discuss the latest developments in theory, methods and applications.

During the virtual full paper session "Planets & Space" on October 29, Thomas Ortner, head of our Geospatial Visualization, Semantic Modeling and Acquisition Group, presented his publication "InCorr: Interactive Data-Driven Correlation Panels for Digital Outcrop Analysis". In this paper, he introduces the visualization system for geology, "InCorr", consisting of a 3D logging tool and an interactive, data-driven correlation panel that evolves in parallel with stratigraphic analyses; both implemented in PRo3D.

"InCorr" is currently used primarily in the area of planetary geology, where it efficiently supports experts from various domains in their research work with digital outcrop models (DOMs). Particularly on the ESA ExoMars mission "Rosalind Franklin" (2022) and the NASA rover mission "Perseverance" (2020), the geological analysis of digital 3D outcrop models to reconstruct ancient habitable environments is an essential focus in seeking signs fo life on Mars.

Also, on October 30th, Johanna Schmidt, head of our Visual Analytics Group, gave the live presentation "Emphazising the Importance of Visual Analytics in Industry" within the Application Spot Session "The Role of Visualization in Industrial Production".