Curious about how GPS trackers work? We thought we’d write up some of our favourite facts about GPS trackers.
Fiction and reality
The GPS tracker is a popular feature in action movies, often used as a tool in good guy/bad guy cat-and-mouse games. Sensationalist assumptions about the primary uses of GPS trackers have taken over the opinions of many. Sure, this technology does get used by people whose lives look like action movies, but GPS trackers are also handy for everyday people with everyday needs.
How do GPS trackers work?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. 27 satellites orbiting the earth connect to GPS devices using microwave signals. These microwaves track velocity, time, and position, to determine where the user is in space and time.
The satellites pick up signals from GPS devices with what is known as the Doppler effect. As trackers move in relation to the satellite, the microwave signal frequency changes, allowing the navigation systems to determine where the device is.
Why do businesses use GPS trackers?
GPS trackers are excellent for meeting business needs. The software we provide here at Senseri is ideal for large fleet operations. By including GPS trackers in company vehicles, businesses can enjoy the benefits of:
More security
The ability to track vehicles in the event of theft or other loss provides a high level of security for large and small businesses.
Time management
The use of GPS in company vehicles helps manage the time of workers. Business owners can track the use of their assets and maximise user efficiency. This ability reduces fuel, insurance, and labour costs.
Tracks performance
GPS trackers do not just record location data. They also analyse and process information about vehicle performance, such as mileage and speed.
When else are GPS trackers used?
Used by almost everybody with a smartphone, their uses have become an essential part of modern life. Here are some of the crucial applications of GPS trackers.
Adventure
Hikers, adventurers, and travellers use GPS to keep track of their location when visiting new places. GPS is so handy for exploring, finding rendezvous points, or working out where you are when you are lost. Many apps are available for travellers to use when splitting up with their groups in a foreign place.
Time management
There’s nothing worse than taking the trusty route you use every day only to find there is a massive traffic jam. GPS is used on online maps to find the most efficient way to get to where you are going. It connects to other GPS devices on the map to calculate the quickest course.
Pets
Installing a tracking device in your pet’s collars allows you to know where your furry friend is wandering. Eating the neighbour’s food, probably, but it’s good to be on the safe side.
Safety
There is a myriad of ways that GPS trackers are used to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. The ability to share one’s location and view the whereabouts of others is a great way to look out for each other. GPS is also used to access roadside support and when calling emergency services.
Delivery services
Almost all delivery services now have GPS services so that you have the option to keep track of when your parcel is going to arrive. There’s not much more exciting than seeing that your pizza delivery is just around the corner.
Entertainment
Popular games such as Pokémon Go or Geocaching incorporate GPS into the enjoyment of their user experiences.
Air traffic
GPS has become an essential part of the way we fly modern aeroplanes. It is a necessary part of maintaining communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. This technology has contributed to the fact that aeroplane travel is one of the safest forms of travel.
Health and fitness
GPS-based technologies are handy for anyone who is interested in improving their fitness. This technology tracks distance, velocity, and time, allowing you to track progress on runs, walks, bike rides, swims, and more.
Detecting earthquakes
GPS technology has become so advanced that it can track movements in the earth that humans cannot detect. By setting up GPS stations around the country, scientists can measure movements in the earth with 99% accuracy.
Military
The US military first used GPS technologies in the 1960s. Keeping track of troops in unfamiliar territory continues to be essential for military operations.
Happy Customers
We hope that you enjoyed learning about the many uses of GPS trackers. Knowledge of the scope of the technology can broaden your understanding of how it works.
There are many benefits to the use of GPS trackers. Here at Senseri, we created our fleet and asset management services to meet some of the needs outlined in this article. We recognise the way GPS technology increases safety, saves money, and keeps people connected.
We have years of experience with the use of GPS technology. For more information, or if you are interested in using GPS trackers for your assets, get in touch today!
