1. A computer implemented method, comprising: displaying first acquired data that represents past values of one or more parameters in a user interface through which a user can monitor, control and predict system operations; displaying second acquired data that represents present values of the one or more parameters in the user interface; and displaying virtual data that represents predicted future values of the one or more parameters in the user interface, wherein the first acquired data, the second acquired data and the virtual data are presented with a unified visual appearance such that a relationship between the past values, present values and predicted future values is visually indicated.