GPS Tracking Blog
According to a report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB,) which was co-produced by the National Equipment Register (NER,) heavy equipment theft is on the rise. In 2014, when the report was released, 11,625 pieces of heavy equipment were reported stolen to law enforcement agencies, which was an increase from the 11,486 pieces of equipment that were reported stolen in 2013 – a 1.2 percent increase.
Of the 11,625 pieces of heavy equipment that were reported stolen to law enforcement agencies in 2014, only 23 percent were recovered. This data illustrates that this type of crime is costly for all parties involved with heavy equipment, including companies that insure the equipment, individuals or companies that own the equipment, and agencies that rent the equipment.
According to this report, the types of equipment that were stolen the most include: Read the rest of this entry »
GPS Tracking Blog
Mule Deer are beloved in Wyoming, but their numbers have been declining. Human interaction and destruction of their natural habitat has impacted the habitat and the well-being of these animals, making their future quite bleak. However, thanks to the efforts of researchers and GPS tracking devices, the future of the Mule Deer may not be so disparaging.
A team of researchers, equipped with equipment to tag the Mule Deer, was able to successfully tag several of the deer. The team, which was headed by Holly Copeland of Lander and an ecologist with The Nature Conservancy, used pads to lay the deer down on, examination tools to assess them, a scale to weigh them and GPS tracking collars to collect important data regarding the habits of these animals.
The GPS tracking devices outfitting the deer send signals that will be relayed via satellite office in Laramie and Lander. Scientists will be able to use the data that the devices collect and compile important information that will help them map their migration routes. Read the rest of this entry »
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GPS Augmentation Systems Explained
18 Jul 2016A global positioning augmentation system refers to a system that helps to improve the exactness, reliability, availability, or various other aspects of a GPS device that the device is not intrinsically equipped with. A global positioning system (GPS) needs to be completely accurate to be as effective for its intended purposes as possible.
Global positioning systems are used by both the military and civilians, and various augmentation systems have been developed for both. In order to meet the needs of both sectors, the US government has developed several types of augmentation systems, which have been made available to the public. Some of these systems include:
- Nationwide Differential Global Positioning Systems (NDGPS)
These ground-based systems increase the accuracy and the integrity of global positioning systems to those who use it, on both US land and US waterways. This augmentation system has been designed to meet international standards, and 50 countries have developed similar systems. Read the rest of this entry »
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Criminals have been robbing banks since banks were first established in this country. Over the years, many attempts have been made to prevent robberies. Exploding dye packs have been the most effective prevention method for years, until now. Banks will likely start relying on GPS tracking devices to prevent robberies from occurring.
Recently, three thieves who stole an estimated $9,000 from an Illinois bank were caught, thanks to a GPS tracking device.
The Chicago Tribune reported that the Timothy Rucker, 33, Phillip Griffen, 31 and Brandon Barnes, 25, walked into a TCF Bank on December 30, 2015 and walked out after they successfully robbed the bank – or so they thought. Read the rest of this entry »
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If you operate a business that delivers products or offers services that are delivered on-site, a fleet of vehicles is an imperative part of your success. Whether it’s vans, trucks or cars, knowing where your company vehicles are and what they are doing at all times is crucial. Thanks to GPS tracking devices, you can keep tabs on your vehicles and improve the safety, efficiency and success of your business.
If you’ve recently made the decision to implement the use of GPS tracking devices for your company vehicles, introducing them to your employees is important. By properly introducing these devices to your employees, you can ensure that they have a thorough understanding of how they work and why you have decided to use them.
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