Chapter 2.2, Problem 4CQ1

Explanation of Solution

System illustrated in the given case study:

The system which is discussed in the given case study is “NFL’s Player Tracking System”.

Source of data:

NFL’s Player Tracking System gathers data from the players using nickel-sized RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags placed beneath the shoulder pads. This tag will track every move the player makes and transmit data to the 20 data receivers placed in the lower and upper levels of the stadium.

Impacts from the data gathered:

NFL’s Player Tracking System records speed, direction and location of the player on the field, it also collects how far they ran, jogs, spring or walked on the field. These data are used to evaluate a player and team performance.

• The data is used to analyze team tactics before the game.
• The data helps the team strategically; it helps in team formation during the game...