With the development of modern technologies, companies are getting more and more technical opportunities to improve their services and increase the quality assurance of their provision. Monitoring systems for moving objects are gaining popularity and availability in the market of technical solutions. With their help, any transport company can guarantee the safety of the delivery of goods to its customers. They show the location of the vehicle, what stops it made, how fast it carried the load and whether it changed the route. For large cities, the ability to monitor the movement of vehicles is relevant not only for corporate purposes, but also for domestic purposes. With it, you can determine in which area the traffic jams.
Working principle
A tracker is installed on the vehicle, capable of receiving signals from the navigation system. Moreover, both satellite signals and the global wireless network can be used. To do this, a GLONASS system, GPS or LBS module must be installed. This tracker saves everything in its memoryevents happening to the car. At certain intervals, this information is sent to the main server or to the owner's phone in the form of an SMS message.
Functions
The main function of the system is to determine the exact location of the car with an accuracy of 2.5 meters. In addition, it allows you to view the history of the movement of vehicles. More modern systems also provide voice communication with the driver, allow audio recording of the surroundings of the car, as well as report the amount of gas consumption and any deviations of the car from a given route.
Differences
Mobile object monitoring systems are very similar to each other, basically their trackers are identical, but still there are important differences that distinguish different objects on the market. Naturally, the main difference is the state affiliation.
The methods of operating radio frequencies are also different. So, for example, in GPS monitoring systems, weak protection and stable coded CDMA access, while they are more economical and inexpensive. But the GLONASS system has a secure, reliable dedicated FDMA line, but at the same time it requires more resources.
In addition, there are differences in the location of the satellites receiving the signal. So, Russian satellites are unchanged during the rotation of the Earth. Eight satellites and three planes are used here. But in the case of American satellites, constant synchronization and data correction is needed. There is an operation of four satellites and six planes. There are also differences in different latitudes and in the signal error. For example, GPS monitoring systems can distort data within two to four meters, and the GLONASS system - from three to six. According to forecasts, this gap will be reduced to ten centimeters by 2020.
Recommendations
The best option for transport companies is to use systems that support both navigation methods. They allow you to improve the percentage of accuracy of vehicle detection and work even in difficult conditions in large cities with a high density of buildings that affect satellite signals.
Scope of application
Satellite monitoring of transport is relevant for courier and service companies that need to receive operational data regarding the location of couriers and cargo. Thus, you can quickly track which of the employees is closest to the office of the company's client. They are also needed by companies that have their own fleet of vehicles, including taxi services, logistics companies, traffic controllers of public transport.
With the help of monitoring systems for moving objects, it is really possible to track the path, calculate the most convenient and inexpensive routes and reduce the cost of delivering goods. In addition, this will protect the company from unscrupulous employees who intentionally add extra kilometers or drain gasoline for their own needs. It is worth considering that modern systems also allow you to controldriver. For example, if the car has left the previously defined route, you can remotely turn off the engine. There is also an option to control the ignition by setting the car so that it will work only after sending an SMS message. GPS monitoring systems allow you to limit the speed of the car, thereby affecting the reduction in fuel consumption. Many trackers are equipped with an alarm button that allows the driver to call for help in a timely manner, protecting his life and the safety of the cargo. And the presence of voice communication significantly reduces the consumption of mobile funds.
Wialon System
The "Vialon" system is one of the most widespread software platforms for satellite monitoring with a web interface on the domestic market. With its help, vehicles are controlled through the use of modern cloud technologies. The Vialon mobile object monitoring system differs from its competitors primarily in its ease of operation and comfortable interface. With it, you do not need to install additional software, you can get data using any browser. The main thing is an Internet connection, and you can use any modern gadget to track your transport.
The system works simultaneously with GLONASS and GPS, which greatly increases the efficiency of data display. It accepts the most common types of maps, which allows you to quickly and efficiently create a route and track vehicles without delay. It uses a special storage system thatreliably protects information and works in fast mode. It only takes a few seconds to create a report.
Diamond System
The "Almaz" mobile object monitoring system is designed for automated control over the company's transport. It can be used in a wide variety of areas. In the domestic market, it is popular with logistics companies, cash collection services and law enforcement agencies. It consists of hardware, dispatch software and terminals.
GLONASS and GPS in real time are used to determine the location. Using the system, you can remotely control a car, control alarms and other means of notification, it receives and saves data on the state of the transport, complexly processing and visualizing the received data. In addition, with its help, communication is carried out between the driver and the dispatcher, as well as video communication with transport. There is a panic button and other important functions.
The system for monitoring moving objects differs from its competitors by the ability to communicate with the driver via VHF communication channels. The terminal is independent of the connection to the power grid. This system works not only with moving, but also with stationary objects. The dispatcher can silently listen on the object. The terminal is able to work for several hours on an autonomous battery at low temperatures. If the connection with the object is interrupted, the dispatcher willautomatically notified of this.
Conclusion
Satellite monitoring of transport is very relevant for many companies involved in cargo transportation and not only. Even at the household level, control systems help to carry out daily duties. The technology market annually receives new prototypes of tracking systems, and the quality of their work is constantly being improved. Now you can purchase systems of varying complexity and secure your fleet, which helps to significantly reduce company costs.
