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which the map component is discussed in the following in more detail. All
other ATB components are modelled on the structure of the map module.
Similarly, the hierarchical order of their stacks and cards can be trans-
formed into a flexible, task-oriented network, as is exemplified below.
3.1 Modular principle
The map component is broken down into a number of modules which, in
turn, are composed of a number of stacks, each of which consists of an
array of cards (
fig. 1
).
Figure 1:
Modular organisation of the atlas toolbox: component, module, stack, card, ele-
ment, demonstrated for the visualisation module
This structure is generic which allows for a flexible, task-oriented adapta-
tion of the production environment for specific application. If required,
new modules, stacks and/or cards can be added to the existing modules and
stacks, respectively.
