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Jonathan Pollack, GeoDecisionsGIS-T, March 28, 2011
Describe AVL/GPS Project WorkflowDetails on Process
Demo
Identify Requirements, Desired CapabilityResearch Communications Availability
Select Service ProviderSelect Hardware/Software
What are you tracking?– Vehicle/Driver
• Cars• Snow Plows• Buses
– Equipment• Construction Equipment• Boxes• Trailers/Containers
– “Fixed” Assets• ITS Devices• Generators
Capability Desired– Alerts/Events
• Speeding• Idling• Harsh Breaking• Crash• Panic Button• GeoFence• Usage
– Frequency of Reporting/Visibility Needed– Vehicle Diagnostics/Telematics
• CAN BUS• OBDC II
Capability Desired (cont.)– Interaction with driver
• In-vehicle navigation device
• Panic Button
• On-board notification (lights/buzzer)
• None – hidden/covert
– Integration with other enterprise data/systems• ERP
• GIS Data
• Incident Management
Capability Desired (cont.)– Reports
• Performance• Safety
– Fixed Asset tracking• Movement• On/Off• Fuel usage
– Misc.• Internal battery• Accelerometer
Balance Between Desired vs. Availability and Cost– Cellular/Terrestrial – limited coverage
– Satellite - costly
– Radio – limited capability• E.g. Trunk Radio
– Wireless – “store and forward”
(The Right Technology for Each Conveyance)
Layer 5: Movement Vehicle
Layer 4: Container
Layer 3: Unit Load
Layer 2: Transport Unit
Layer 1: Packaging
Layer 0: ItemBarcode
Satcom/GPS
Cost
Func
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Satcom/GPSLine of sight, Global locationISO has grouped
supply chain goods into logistic unit hierarchy
Objects in each layer are handled in differently and have different requirements for each parts of the supply chain
Necessitates different requirements for each layer
Active RFIDLong range (300+ft), High metal environment, Omni directional, Real Time Assured Data, Sensor/Security enabled, Affordable
Passive RFIDShort range (3-15ft), Lower cost tags, Read/write, Non line of sight
BarcodeVery short range (1ft), Ultra low cost, Read only
So many GPS Hardware Options. How to Chose the Right one?
Choice should be driven by… – Requirements
– Cost
– Available communications
Simple GSMGSM with In Vehicle Interface
GSM with J Bus ConnectivitySatellite Only
Multi ModeSensor Options
Fixed Assets
Low costs, high ping rates, limited coverage (GSM Network), logging capabilities.
Global coverage, limited ping rate, low hardware costs, low air-time costs.
Global coverage, two way connectivity, higher airtime costs.
Satellite Duplex
Cellular and satellite equipped. Uses cellular unless not available, then goes satellite. Read and write. Location on demand. 99.5% coverage. Cost effective airtime for full coverage. Higher hardware costs.
Rugged, Small Profile, Light Weight, Belt Clip
Locations every 10 minutes,Check in messaging,911 Panic Button,Near Real-Time,Integrated with vehicle orOther Asset Locations
Event driven connectivity, Check in messaging, Multiple data points, Near Real-Time, Integrated with vehicle or Other Asset Locations
– Panic Button
– Buzzer– iButton
– CAN BUS
– J BUS
– OBDC II
Fleet Management Interface
The Fleet
Large number of assets– Mobile Assets
• Light Trucks• Heavy Trucks (e.g. snow plows)• Buses
– Fixed Assets• Generators• Water Tanks
Mobile workforceOften operate in harsh environments, high riskGreen House Gas ReductionNeed visibility even in remote areas
Driver Behavior– Harsh Breaking– Crash
– Rollover– Asset Movement
Driver Performance
Incident Management
GeoFencing– Offices– Yards, stock piles
Stop Optimization – e.g. Inspections
Fixed Asset visibility– Asset Movement– Asset Utilization/Status
• How often are assets used
– Asset Availability• Are assets used optimally
Maintenance– Driver - certifications– Vehicle – oil change, tire rotations, etc.
Management by Exception
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Custom Export to Garmin
Format Tool
Option to export to a web
service
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