Satellite Map Adventure GPS Explained | The Communication Blog

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Satellite Map Adventure GPS Explained

By Anthony Jones


What is handheld GPS? GPS is used by people to gauge their exact whereabouts out and about. GPS devices work with a satellite in orbit in order to work out somebody's position. Devices vary from model to model, but usually feature a screen which will show you exactly where you are in the world.

Often the device will include interactive features where you can adjust where it is you are going and look at the geographical features of you are. Adventure GPS devices often come with satellite mapping ability; a rendering on the screen of a detailed map and features which allow you to interact with your environment while you are out and about in the great outdoors.

The advantages of implementing such a system are numerous. The ability to constantly monitor the use of vehicles will provide with a means to cut down unwanted or excessive fuel consumption. Routes can be plotted and uploaded into a GPS navigating device, thus enabling users to choose optimal solutions for freight based on specific needs, be that time related ones for speedy deliveries or size and weight related ones that would call for specific traveling conditions.

Why is GPS relevant for the world of adventure sports? People who enjoy hiking, camping, trekking, biking, even fishing, might get use out of an adventure GPS handheld device. The exact and pinpoint accurate maps which are generated by modern GPS devices are extremely handy for those navigating their way through less well-known areas.

Features such as real time traffic updates provide with constant information on road events and can save resources both on fuel consumption and freight times. With information readily available, a GPS vehicle tracking system will facilitate the choosing of an optimal course for each vehicle based on up to date traffic information. Combined with a plotting feature, this will allow the operator of the system to also determine ideal routes or alter them in case of new events and consequently send the data directly to the driver.

Landmarks, interest points, like destination location or loading sites as well as on route driving directions, can also be marked, later on modified and sent to the drivers by using cell phones or satellite networks. The "geofencing" feature, as the ability to mark the limits of a designated area is called, allows for messages to be sent regarding special events like the vehicle leaving or reaching a specific area range. "Active" systems will also notify the operator in real time in case of trigger events like reaching a specific location or leaving a specific area, exceeding legal speed limits, being in need of technical inspection of a specific vehicle or other custom trigger events.

The security of the vehicle fleet is also boosted through the use of a real time tracking system, as information on the position, status or direction is readily available on demand or based on an automated alarm system that triggers only on special occasions.




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