Geolocation system
Definition and description
A geolocation system is a coordinated set of elements to locate an object or person in space. In practical terms, it is a system that determines and records the geographic coordinates of the object or person before transmitting it to a terminal that will place them on a map for viewing.
Specificities
In general, a geolocation system consists of a black box placed on the object or person to be followed, a server to store the data of that box and an online software for the visualization of the data in question.
There are two types of geolocation systems, but this depends on the technology incorporated into the components of the box. Indeed, it consists of a SIM card and a tag. And it's this beacon that runs under GPS or GPRS technology while the SIM card transmits the data to the server.
For GPS, the beacon, or GPS tracker, emits a signal received and located by a network of 24 satellites surrounding the earth. The accuracy of this system is flawless.
For the GPRS, the beacon is connected to the nearest GSM antennas. The information transmitted is cross-referenced with that in the databases available on the GSM antennas to determine their position. The accuracy of the location is in the order of 200 meters. In addition, it requires good coverage of the telephone network.
use
In business, the geolocation system is incorporated into vehicles to track their movement, including a fleet. For individuals, it can be used to locate their belongings or their children, and even some alzheimer's patients.
