As modern astronomy confronts unprecedented data volumes, automated pipelines and machine-learning techniques have become essential for processing and analysis. As these workflows grow more complex, astronomers also require input and inspection tools that can keep pace. To address challenges in navigating multidimensional datasets for quality control and scientific interpretation, we present the immersive Data Visualisation Interactive Explorer (iDaVIE), a virtual reality (VR) software suite developed in collaboration with the astronomy community. iDaVIE enables users to import and render large 3D data cubes within a VR environment, offering real-time tools for selection, cropping, catalogue overlays, and exporting results back into existing pipelines. Built on the Unity engine and SteamVR, the system uses custom plug-ins for efficient data parsing, downsampling, and statistical calculations. The software has already been integrated into workflows such as verifying HI data cubes from MeerKAT, ASKAP, and APERTIF, refining detection masks, and identifying new sources. Its intuitive interface aims to reduce the cognitive load associated with higher-dimensional data, allowing researchers to focus more directly on scientific goals. As an open-source, scalable, and adaptable platform, iDaVIE supports continued development and integration with other tools. Version 1.0 marks a significant milestone, with planned enhancements including subcube loading, advanced rendering modes, video-generation scripts, and collaborative capabilities. By pairing immersive visualisation with robust interaction tools, iDaVIE seeks to transform how researchers engage with complex datasets and enhance productivity in the era of big data.

翻译：随着现代天文学面临前所未有的数据量，自动化流程和机器学习技术已成为处理和分析的关键。随着这些工作流程日益复杂，天文学家同样需要能够同步跟进的数据输入与检查工具。为应对在多维数据集导航中进行质量控制和科学解释所面临的挑战，我们推出了沉浸式数据可视化交互探索器（iDaVIE），这是一个与天文学界合作开发的虚拟现实（VR）软件套件。iDaVIE使用户能够在VR环境中导入并渲染大型三维数据立方体，提供用于选择、裁剪、目录叠加以及将结果导出回现有流程的实时工具。该系统基于Unity引擎和SteamVR构建，并使用自定义插件进行高效的数据解析、下采样和统计计算。该软件已集成到多个工作流程中，例如验证来自MeerKAT、ASKAP和APERTIF的HI数据立方体、优化检测掩膜以及识别新源。其直观界面旨在降低处理高维数据带来的认知负荷，使研究人员能更直接地专注于科学目标。作为一个开源、可扩展且适应性强的平台，iDaVIE支持持续开发并与其他工具集成。版本1.0标志着一个重要的里程碑，计划中的增强功能包括子立方体加载、高级渲染模式、视频生成脚本以及协作能力。通过将沉浸式可视化与强大的交互工具相结合，iDaVIE旨在改变研究人员处理复杂数据集的方式，并提升大数据时代的生产力。