KEEP ON TRACKING

This article discusses the advantages of using a radio network-based tracking system versus a satellite-based one (such as the Global Positioning System) for fleet operators interested in tracking their vehicles. Radio-based systems offer better positioning in urban areas since tall buildings can obstruct the signal from satellite to vehicle. Radio-based systems also offer a more cost-effective method of communicating the position back to the main office. Both systems, however, can enable fleet operators to deploy their fleet more efficiently and to offer better customer service.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Route One Publishing Limited

  19/21 High Street
  Sutton, Surrey SM1 1DJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Bateson, M
• Publication Date: 2002-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 51-52
• Serial:
  • World Highways/Routes du Monde
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Route One Publishing Limited
  • ISSN: 0964-4598
  • Serial URL: http://www.worldhighways.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Customer service; Fleet management; Global Positioning System; Positioning; Radio navigation devices; Satellite navigation systems; Tracking systems; Urban areas; Vehicle fleets
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00933977
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 8 2002 12:00AM