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Developing a Data Visualization System for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, Illinois USA)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 August 2016

Taylor Hanken ,
Sam Young ,
Karen Smilowitz ,
George Chiampas  and
David Waskowski
Taylor Hanken
Affiliation:
Northwestern University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering, Evanston, IllinoisUSA
Sam Young
Affiliation:
Northwestern University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering, Evanston, IllinoisUSA
Karen Smilowitz*
Affiliation:
Northwestern University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering, Evanston, IllinoisUSA
George Chiampas
Affiliation:
Departments of Emergency and Orthopedics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IllinoisUSA Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago, IllinoisUSA
David Waskowski
Affiliation:
Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago, IllinoisUSA
*
Correspondence: Karen Smilowitz, PhD Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences Northwestern University Technological Institute D239 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston, Illinois USA 60208-3119 Email: ksmilowitz@northwestern.edu
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Abstract

As one of the largest marathons worldwide, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (BACCM; Chicago, Illinois USA) accumulates high volumes of data. Race organizers and engaged agencies need the ability to access specific data in real-time. This report details a data visualization system designed for the Chicago Marathon and establishes key principles for event management data visualization. The data visualization system allows for efficient data communication among the organizing agencies of Chicago endurance events. Agencies can observe the progress of the race throughout the day and obtain needed information, such as the number and location of runners on the course and current weather conditions. Implementation of the system can reduce time-consuming, face-to-face interactions between involved agencies by having key data streams in one location, streamlining communications with the purpose of improving race logistics, as well as medical preparedness and response.

HankenT, YoungS, SmilowitzK, ChiampasG, WaskowskiD. Developing a Data Visualization System for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, Illinois USA). Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(5):572–577.

Keywords

data visualizationdisaster preparednessinformation systemsmass-participation eventssituational awareness
Type
Case Reports
Information
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 31 , Issue 5 , October 2016 , pp. 572 - 577
Copyright
© World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2016 

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