Real Time Fleet Tracking Using The GPS System

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Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system which can identify the location of a GPS device installed anywhere on the ground in terms of three parameters: longitude, latitude, and altitude. It is simple to understand and is used for advanced navigation. If you have GPS system installed in your car, its position can be known by the control center through the signals transmitted between the satellite, the installed GPS device, and the control center.

The real time positional data are provided by some 24-34 satellites in space. These satellites map the whole of the earth in terms of longitudes and latitudes and use these reference points as driving or navigation aids. This data is useful in a variety of practical applications, most importantly in transportation. It is used with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) which is the digitized mapping of spaces and structures, for more effectiveness.

With GPS installed on buses, trucks, ships, cars and other moving vehicles, you can easily check their routes and how much time they are stopping. In short, it helps in fleet tracking. The system when used with GIS can help in forewarning about the problems ahead. A vehicle with a GPS device can know about the traffic jam on the road on which it is moving (made possible by GIS mapping). Similarly, the ships on the high seas can navigate with great ease and also know about the weather conditions that they will come across on their route.

The GPS tracking devices also help in spotting of stolen vehicles. After reporting the incidence to police, you can quote the crime reference number to the company providing the GPS services and allow them to coordinate with the police to trace the vehicle. This helps to maintain control and co-ordination, increases efficiency and meets emergency requirements.

The fleet management software based on GPS leads to better route planning and optimization driving down the transportation costs. Fleet tracking, better fuel use, routing, response time and improved customer service are some of the beneficial aspects of this technology. It has resulted in the elimination of excess fuel consumption and hence reduced the carbon emissions. When applied worldwide, this technology is likely to reduce your carbon footprint.

These systems are now available as mobile applications, as well. Many reputed mobile companies now have enabled features for these applications. These GPS based devices lead you to your destination from the easiest routes and never let you lose direction. The mobile applications offer tremendous flexibility of operations for the managers or owners of the fleet of vehicles or ships. These can be used even when they are on the move.

The GPS applications have other varied and interesting uses, as well. These are used by wildlife experts studying the travelling routes of birds and animals, by the law enforcements agencies while on the trail of criminals, on the unmanned aerial vehicles and most importantly by the transport companies for fleet tracking purposes.

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Trafficmaster and Teletrac are both focused on the same goal: intelligent driving services that reduce costs, and carbon footprint. Our services use Fleet Tracking to ensure top performance

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