METHODS
UFO DATASET
The NUFORC offers a detailed description of UFO sightings around the world between 1904 and 2019.
Among the many data types that the dataset offers, I kept the information regarding year and amount of monthly sightings.
Among the many data types that the dataset offers, I kept the information regarding year and amount of monthly sightings.
CREATE A SCENARIO WITH DATA
In the software Houdini, I created a tunnel using the information from the datasets, where the player can fly and control a spaceship. The player can navigate along the X-axis through the years. The tunnel opening varies depending on the number of monthly sightings.
On the other hand, the numerical data is also visible. For that purpose, I attached the year information to the circles that form the tunnel.
MAKING THE VISUALIZATION PLAYABLE
To make this visualization playable, I used the software Unity. This last offer the integration with Houdini, which allows keeping working with its procedural capabilities.
