Simple asset tracking devices that utilize satellites as their means of one way communications can last up to 2 or 3 years on one set of lithium AA batteries, depending on the number of pings per day that are sent back to an earth station and then on to the office. More pings per day equate to shorter battery life. Hardwired tracking devices can last far longer due to their independent power source. These relatively simple looking devices are meant primarily to locate or provide simple, pre-programmed one way data back to the OFS company through a provider of the services.
Historically, port environments have used asset tracking devices primarily for inventory control and equipment tracking. These same systems could be used to facilitate the flow of commerce through use in “green lane” programs designed to streamline cargo processing at the port of entry, as well as in land bridge initiatives that involve transporting, via roadway or rail, U. S. -bound goods that arrive in Canadian or Mexican ports to customers in the United States.
Remote area asset tracking, of course can take on more complex details and information, using more complex devices and a stable power supply. Some asset trackers utilize cellular or terrestrial communications systems. Others, for use in more remote areas, utilize satellite infrastructure. Depending on the satellite system, the remote area asset tracking devices can provide intermittent, near real time coverage using polar orbiting Low Earth Orbiters (LEO) or full on, real-time coverage using Iridium or INMARSAT satellites and depending on the type of equipment being deployed and the needs of the company.
Innovation in real-time trade monitoring has implications for regulation (e. g. Customs clearance and licensing by aviation and transport authorities), for manufacturing industry (chain of custody, visibility), logistics industry (value added services), telecommunications (increased utilisation), and users. However the practical application of these developments is both disruptive and transformative therefore their future trajectory remains uncertain. Asset tracking devices are but one element in a network of technologies, processes, and skills that must work in concert if new business services like real-time trade monitoring are to be viable.
GPS is a Tracking System that uses satellite signals to monitor locations. Firstly the GPS Tracking used in military forces and it used to be very costly for an individual. Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit (PITU) can switch from satellite or terrestrial wireless systems to continuously monitor location and condition of shipments anywhere and at anytime. Specifically, it connects communications among RFID devices, GPS location and SatCom systems, global cellular networks, and sensors that detect environmental and security changes. Unit beams real-time information to Savi SmartChain(TM) software platform for managing assets, shipments, and consignments.
The following GPS asset tracking device is designed to track the location of equipment or specialized cargo.
This tiny device can be easily placed or hidden in a vehicle or other asset. It’s deployed with a prepaid SIM card with no monthly recurring charges. Programmed for easy and automatic updates even when inactive, the Global Asset Tracker allows access for a limited time every day to receive needed information. If the asset or vehicle is stolen or lost, and a GAT customer requests activation of their unit(s), TrackingtheWorld offers a free, one-time location check of assets before any activation fees are incurred.
Quad mode means this device and our software work worldwide. Originally developed for military use, GPS technology is now widely used by businesses of every size. GPS devices are often credited for the quick recovery of stolen or missing goods, because they allow business owners and law enforcement officials to track and pinpoint the exact location of stolen items. This newest of handheld Asset Tracking Devices lasts up to 3 years in stand-by mode with no monthly recurring fees. Activate and locate only when your asset is missing or stolen.
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