GPS Tracking Devices are becoming more and more common. The reason? The technology is becoming more affordable. This means we are seeing consumer devices hit the market that allow us to keep track of people and assets. Consumers are probably most familiar with GPS navigation systems in their cars. This technology works by 'knowing' where they currently are and working out where they need to go to get to their destination.
GPS Tracking devices work in a similar fashion. Using Satellite technology they virtually pin-point the exact location of the device and are able to record this information back to a central system. This system can then be accessed by software that can analyse the coordinates and present it to an end user on a map overlay on the screen. As the information is stored it is able to map out a path of the route taken by the device and its owner.
GPS Tracking Devices can take many different forms. They can be used for many different tracking applications from people to planes! Here is a quick overview of the different types of tracking devices available:
Personnel. Personnel Tracking is becoming a more and more important part of life these days, especially with Blue Force Personnel traveling overseas to hostile environments. The personal tracking devices are small and discrete and allow central management teams to keep track of their employees and monitor their health and welfare.
Asset Tracking. Wether you need to keep track of a military or personal asset, GPS Tracking is the perfect solution. By attaching a discrete device to the asset you can monitor movement or location in the event that it might go missing.
Maritime Tracking. Own a boat? Why not keep peace of mind by monitoring its exact location. The ocean is a large and lonely place and GPS technology can help to keep an eagle eye on your prize asset at all times
Vehicle Tracking. If it moves - track it! Vehicle Tracking is now common place both for the consumer and military. Vehicles are the perfect application for GPS Tracking technology as they are constantly on the move. GPS Tracking on a vehicle might even bring down your insurance cost and play an important part in the recovery of the vehicle in the tragic event that it is stolen.
Sports. Sports? Yes, GPS Tracking is also very common when it comes to sporting events such as mountaineering and orienteering. Trekking the Himalayas? Don't leave base with your GPS Tracking device. If the unthinkable happens and you stray off track it might just save your live.
Many of these GPS applications can be considered for the consumer market, but there is also a wider field - even going as far as the military and defence sectors. GPS Tracking technology is not only priceless when it comes to the recovery of expensive assets, it can also save lives.
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Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Two situations where GPS tracking prevents incident turning into crisis
When teams are out in combat, or even when executives are in transport the safety and monitoring of personnel is paramount at all times. Through the use of GPS and modern radio communications technology it is now possible to integrate tracking solutions into hand held radio devices, most commonly seen in the Motorola Mototrbo handheld radio.
By utilising the GPS transmitter in the Mototrbo handhelds, and an integrating monitoring software solution you can monitor personnel out in the field, be it on the battle field or in transport.
For example, take the following example situations and how GPS tracking helped to prevent a crisis:
1. Two aid workers are working in a remote and dangerous part of Southern Sudan when they take a wrong turn, and within an hour are completely lost. Their mistake turns life-threatening when their 4x4 suddenly breaks down. They have enough water and food for 24 hours, but in terrain so remote, they know they could go for weeks without seeing another passing vehicle.
By activating their panic button, they are connected with a central monitoring centre and within 30 seconds their NGO has full data on the situation. In minutes their security has located them, using the detailed satellite imagery we provide, and an emergency recovery is set in motion.
The workers are relaxing in a safe location by sunset, and a serious incident has been prevented from becoming a crisis by the press of a button.
2. Geologists working for a mining exploration team in the deserts of South Australia park up for the night. They wake in the morning to find that a flash flood has marooned them, turning the hill they are camped on into an island surrounded by a lake that extends as far as the eye can see. Thinking that the flood will recede as fast as it started, they prepare to enjoy the unexpected break.
There are no standard communications available, but the team leader can send a text message via Track24's satellite system to the company's crisis management centre. Thanks to Track24, the centre has the geologists' position precisely located. They contact their meteorological department who inform them that the flood is seasonal and can last for weeks. Worse still, water levels are more likely to rise than recede.
The crisis management team immediately dispatches a helicopter, which recovers the entire team safely.
These are just two examples in a world where potential crisis is only a moment away. With GPS tracking and an alert system in place you can give your team in the field the re-assurance that they are only a moment away from requesting assistance, even in the most remote of locations.
Track24 is a leading provider of global tracking and risk management solutions allowing organisations to become proactive and implement crisis management procedures.
For those with responsibility for the safety of an organisation’s personnel, their dependents, and for the protection of assets, we are the reliable and expert partner.
By utilising the GPS transmitter in the Mototrbo handhelds, and an integrating monitoring software solution you can monitor personnel out in the field, be it on the battle field or in transport.
For example, take the following example situations and how GPS tracking helped to prevent a crisis:
1. Two aid workers are working in a remote and dangerous part of Southern Sudan when they take a wrong turn, and within an hour are completely lost. Their mistake turns life-threatening when their 4x4 suddenly breaks down. They have enough water and food for 24 hours, but in terrain so remote, they know they could go for weeks without seeing another passing vehicle.
By activating their panic button, they are connected with a central monitoring centre and within 30 seconds their NGO has full data on the situation. In minutes their security has located them, using the detailed satellite imagery we provide, and an emergency recovery is set in motion.
The workers are relaxing in a safe location by sunset, and a serious incident has been prevented from becoming a crisis by the press of a button.
2. Geologists working for a mining exploration team in the deserts of South Australia park up for the night. They wake in the morning to find that a flash flood has marooned them, turning the hill they are camped on into an island surrounded by a lake that extends as far as the eye can see. Thinking that the flood will recede as fast as it started, they prepare to enjoy the unexpected break.
There are no standard communications available, but the team leader can send a text message via Track24's satellite system to the company's crisis management centre. Thanks to Track24, the centre has the geologists' position precisely located. They contact their meteorological department who inform them that the flood is seasonal and can last for weeks. Worse still, water levels are more likely to rise than recede.
The crisis management team immediately dispatches a helicopter, which recovers the entire team safely.
These are just two examples in a world where potential crisis is only a moment away. With GPS tracking and an alert system in place you can give your team in the field the re-assurance that they are only a moment away from requesting assistance, even in the most remote of locations.
Track24 is a leading provider of global tracking and risk management solutions allowing organisations to become proactive and implement crisis management procedures.
For those with responsibility for the safety of an organisation’s personnel, their dependents, and for the protection of assets, we are the reliable and expert partner.
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