GPS tag to locate

front page geolocation beacon is a small case that is used to geolocate a vehicle or person. For companies, it optimizes the management of a fleet of vehicles and improves their performance.  On the other hand, the geolocation beacon can accompany a person when practicing certain activities such as hiking in the mountains or skiing. there GPS beacon collects information from the satellite signal indicating its exact location. This information can then be accessed via software or mobile application or directly online. 

There are two large geolocation beacon systems. The first is the GPS-GSM or GPS-GPRS beacon. It is spotted by satellite, but it uses the mobile phone network to transmit its position to a remote server. This implies that in order to function normally, it must be permanently within reach of GSM network coverage. This system is used by a number of GPS trackers on the market. The second is the GPS-Satellite beacon. It is part of a specific geolocation system for companies operating internationally. The receiver receives the position via satellite and a modem then transmits the location of the vehicle to the remote server. Both systems require a subscription from a telecommunications operator.

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