However, for the soccer and football fields, we would need a different method of collecting data about occupancy. This is because there is no specific entrance to either field. In both cases, it would make more sense to set up a video camera for each field that overlooks the entire field. It would then be possible to set up a motion detection program with the video camera that captures all motion on the camera and returns an approximate count of all moving objects on the field. This method would cost more, as we would have to pay a tech company that specializes in people counting using video cameras (like VideoTurnstile), to install and operate the cameras and programs for us. However, it is the most accurate method and would still be cheaper than employing dozens of device counters like those mentioned previously to monitor the entire perimeter of the fields.

Another piece of information that we would need to obtain is the date and time of any special events that are going to be held in the various sports facilities. For example, we have various dinners, talks and employment fairs held in the UC basketball courts a couple of times a month. We also have to take into account the times and days on which the varsity teams practice on the facilities and have games. In addition, the gym facilities sometimes are also reserved. On these days, since the facilities are not allowed to be used by the public and for recreational usage, we would need a way to visualize this in our data as well.