(2) Extend the two dimensional classic SOM to a simple hierarchical SOM. Use 2D

(2) Extend the two dimensional classic SOM to a simple hierarchical SOM. Use 2D graphical displays
to display the resulting maps with a couple of simulated test data sets.(3) Provide a 3D graphics display of the Hierarchical SOM using any
environment you ?nd convenient. (For those interested in using OpenGL
attending COMP4471/COMP5472 will provide the
necessary material to generate the 3D display and this approach would easily allow the use of a
stereo display in the VR room) include an animation of the SOM algorithm as it ?nds its map.(4) Extend the display in 3D to include a pick correlation and related user graphical interface (using
for example GLUT with OpenGL).(5) Provide a User guide for others interested in visualizing data sets. Include examples.(6) Provide a written report following accepted style for research
papers (for example IEEE guidelines) describing the SOM algorithm used
and the experimental data sets used in demonstrating the
algorithm. Include a complete set of references for all material used. Include a survey of applications
to large data sets where the hierarchical SOM has proved e?ective.
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