title: Developing a Data Visualization System for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, Illinois USA).
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. Hanken T , Young S , Smilowitz K , Chiampas G , Waskowski D . Developing a data visualization system for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, Illinois USA). Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(5):572-577.
authors.affiliation: 1Northwestern University,Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences,McCormick School of Engineering,Evanston,IllinoisUSA.
authors.forename: Taylor
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hanken
authors.affiliation: 1Northwestern University,Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences,McCormick School of Engineering,Evanston,IllinoisUSA.
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: 1Northwestern University,Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences,McCormick School of Engineering,Evanston,IllinoisUSA.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Smilowitz
authors.affiliation: 2Departments of Emergency and Orthopedics,Feinberg School of Medicine,Northwestern University,Chicago,IllinoisUSA.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chiampas
authors.affiliation: 3Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle,Chicago,IllinoisUSA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Waskowski
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D002641:Chicago; D003626:Data Display; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D012420:Running; D013177:Sports
keywords: CM Chicago Model; EAS Event Alert System; GPS Global Positioning System; ICS Incident Command System; MPTS Medical Patient Tracking System; NIMS National Incident Management System; data visualization; disaster preparedness; information systems; mass-participation events; situational awareness