  We present encube $-$ a qualitative, quantitative and comparative
visualisation and analysis system, with application to high-resolution,
immersive three-dimensional environments and desktop displays. encube extends
previous comparative visualisation systems by considering: 1) the integration
of comparative visualisation and analysis into a unified system; 2) the
documentation of the discovery process; and 3) an approach that enables
scientists to continue the research process once back at their desktop. Our
solution enables tablets, smartphones or laptops to be used as interaction
units for manipulating, organising, and querying data. We highlight the
modularity of encube, allowing additional functionalities to be included as
required. Additionally, our approach supports a high level of collaboration
within the physical environment. We show how our implementation of encube
operates in a large-scale, hybrid visualisation and supercomputing environment
using the CAVE2 at Monash University, and on a local desktop, making it a
versatile solution. We discuss how our approach can help accelerate the
discovery rate in a variety of research scenarios.
