Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Detailed climate information in an easily interpretable form is demanded by the general public, as well as by decision-makers on different planning levels. One example is the group of planners in the field of sports and tourism. A promising approach is the visualization of climate thresholds in a Cl...

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Main Authors: Andreas Matzarakis, Dominik Fröhlich, Stéphane Bermon, Paolo Emilio Adami
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/10/572
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Dominik Fröhlich
Stéphane Bermon
Paolo Emilio Adami
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description Detailed climate information in an easily interpretable form is demanded by the general public, as well as by decision-makers on different planning levels. One example is the group of planners in the field of sports and tourism. A promising approach is the visualization of climate thresholds in a Climate-Tourism/Transfer-Information Scheme (CTIS) for the prevailing local climate conditions. The presented approach is adaptable to specific destinations and target activities and integrates meteorological, as well as recreational, touristic and specific activity-related parameters and thresholds. All parameters are simplified in terms of factors and combined in one individual graph, the CTIS diagram. The detailed information on local climate can be applied by non-experts like tourists intending to attend a sports event. They are able to prepare for different aspects of the local climate by, e.g., selecting appropriate clothing when planning their stay. The example of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is presented and discussed. Results show that heat stress together with sultriness is likely to occur during the scheduled time of the Olympics, while cold stress will most probably not be relevant.
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spelling doaj.art-b961d66b70bc4186ae183c424315d5332022-12-21T18:49:04ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332019-09-01101057210.3390/atmos10100572atmos10100572Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic GamesAndreas Matzarakis0Dominik Fröhlich1Stéphane Bermon2Paolo Emilio Adami3Research Centre Human Biometeorology, Deutscher Wetterdienst, D-79104 Freiburg, GermanyResearch Centre Human Biometeorology, Deutscher Wetterdienst, D-79104 Freiburg, GermanyHealth &amp; Science Department, IAAF. 6-8, Quai Antoine 1<sup>er</sup>, BP 359, MC 98000 Monaco CedexHealth &amp; Science Department, IAAF. 6-8, Quai Antoine 1<sup>er</sup>, BP 359, MC 98000 Monaco CedexDetailed climate information in an easily interpretable form is demanded by the general public, as well as by decision-makers on different planning levels. One example is the group of planners in the field of sports and tourism. A promising approach is the visualization of climate thresholds in a Climate-Tourism/Transfer-Information Scheme (CTIS) for the prevailing local climate conditions. The presented approach is adaptable to specific destinations and target activities and integrates meteorological, as well as recreational, touristic and specific activity-related parameters and thresholds. All parameters are simplified in terms of factors and combined in one individual graph, the CTIS diagram. The detailed information on local climate can be applied by non-experts like tourists intending to attend a sports event. They are able to prepare for different aspects of the local climate by, e.g., selecting appropriate clothing when planning their stay. The example of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is presented and discussed. Results show that heat stress together with sultriness is likely to occur during the scheduled time of the Olympics, while cold stress will most probably not be relevant.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/10/572sport eventsclimate and recreationthermal indicesCTISRayManOlympic GamesTokyo
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Dominik Fröhlich
Stéphane Bermon
Paolo Emilio Adami
Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Atmosphere
sport events
climate and recreation
thermal indices
CTIS
RayMan
Olympic Games
Tokyo
title Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
title_full Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
title_fullStr Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
title_full_unstemmed Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
title_short Visualization of Climate Factors for Sports Events and Activities–The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
title_sort visualization of climate factors for sports events and activities the tokyo 2020 olympic games
topic sport events
climate and recreation
thermal indices
CTIS
RayMan
Olympic Games
Tokyo
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/10/572
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