What is GPS tracking?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system consisting of 24 Satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the system was also made available free for civilian use. 

 GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the asset's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate the asset's position details in terms of latitude and longitude and track movement. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can accurately determine the asset's position details in terms of latitude, longitude and altitude. Once the asset's position has been determined, the GPS unit can calculate other information, such as speed and distance on an ongoing basis.

GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the asset's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate the asset's position details in terms of latitude and longitude and track movement. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can accurately determine the asset's position details in terms of latitude, longitude and altitude. Once the asset's position has been determined, the GPS unit can calculate other information, such as speed and distance on an ongoing basis. 

 GPS Tracking is a process which involves the Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate a given object or person. This might all sound like technical stuff, and it is, but GPS can bring many benefits to the small business owner, and to our everyday lives. Consider, for example, a logistics company, or a local courier. With GPS tracking, they can tag the location of every vehicle in the fleet at any given time, which will enable them to make better business decisions regarding the resources at their disposal. Or, think about a car hire firm tracking a stolen vehicle. There are numerous practical benefits of this technology, which can easily allow a return on investment in consideration of the lowering unit cost as technology becomes more refined.

The refinement of GPS units and their manufacturing process is allowing lower overheads and more discreet tracking than ever before. As the technology improves, companies become more in tune with efficient manufacturing techniques, which in turn can reduce costs for the consumer. This ultimately leads to heightened usability, as well as affordability for the small business. If you're involved in transport, or have unique or expensive goods, your business could almost certainly benefit from this advancing technology. If you've ever lost stock to theft, or felt out of the loop with your fleet's movements, GPS might be something you should consider. 

The main benefit of GPS over other forms of tracking is its precision and accuracy. Because the process involves interplay between satellites, this is a tremendously advanced technology, and a fine science. As a consequence, you can expect accurate results, with a guaranteed margin of error of only on metre, to anywhere on the planet. Additionally, communication is virtually instant, allowing you to quickly find the information you're looking for. For the small business, this transpires as a great way to locate your resources, regardless of time pressures. Additionally, it can allow you to track the progress of orders across the world, and to find out where your goods are at any given time. This could be advantageous if, for example, you were buying stock from abroad which was to be transported by boat. The GPS tracking would enable you to know where your consignment is, and allow you to gauge how long it is likely to take, so you can prepare in advance. In terms of saving time and money, GPS tracking is a tremendously efficient technology which any small business can exploit, to ensure the fullest comprehension of your business's geographic dimension.

How GPSonRoad works

Positioning
Based on GPS technology and a constellation of 24 satellites with worldwide coverage which determine accurate positions. Our Personal and vehicle tracking devices retrieve the positions automatically with highest sensitivity and accuracy.

Communications
Once the positioning information is processed by our tracking device it is transferred through GSM or GPRS to our control center. This information can then be requested from our web site and displayed on the map offering an easy way to know exactly where you, your vehicles, or your people are.

Internet
With a simple internet connection and a web browser such us Internet Explorer you can view and replay the results of your tracking and movements. It’s as simple as keeping all that you care about just a few clicks away.

Web-based interface

The GPSonRoad web-based interface has been designed with 1 primary objective in mind, ease-of-use combined with maximum functionality.

At the click of a button a user can view the live location of one or all their vehicles, including their current speeds, odometer readings and travel status (i.e. stopped, idling or driving). For a view of any previous journeys a vehicle has traveled, the history section allows a user to display all travel between any 2 dates, detailing the start and end locations as well as speeds traveled along the way.

The web-based interface is completely customizable by the user through the selection of the user's time zone, as well as their preference for kilometers or miles. This ensures that the information provided by GPSonRoad is always accurate and relevant. Additionally, a number of user accounts can be set up with varying levels of access allowed, giving a company the ability to distinguish between regular and administrative users.

GPSonRoad can be used for:

  VIP Vehicle - To ensure the safety and predict the arrival time accurately.

Logistics - Real time tracking of container shipment to improve their efficient and productivity.

Emergency - Ambulance and fire engine can be dispatched with fully arriving time control.

Police - Police vehicles can be managed more efficiently and faster reaction can be achieved to proven the crime.

Bank - Cash carrier vehicles can be under monitored all the way. The driver can ask for help pressing the panic button in any events.

Bus - Net bus arrival time can be predicted accurately and announced at each bus top.

Taxi - The nearest taxi can be dispatched for any customer call in.

Car Rental - To monitor each car rented by the customer, to ensure all the cars are under control.

Insurance - To minimize the risk of car stolen which under insurance is important to maximize the profit of the insurance company.

Private Car - The risk of car stolen is the big concern of every car owner. With this system, you can find you car easily wherever it will be.

Company Vehicle - Manager your company vehicles and employees more efficiently to improve their productivities.

Railway Trains, Ships - Or any other mobile objects you want to tracking and monitor. 

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