Scientific visualization of remotely sensed data is still in its infancy. Its origin can be traced to the simple plotting of points and lines and contour mapping.
We have the ability to conceptualize and visualize remotely sensed images in two-dimensional space in true color (two-dimensional to two-dimensional).
We can drape remotely sensed data over a digital terrain model and display the synthetic three-dimensional model on a two-dimensional map or computer screen (i.e., three-dimensional to two-dimensional).