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

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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.

Satellite Simplex

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.

Dual Mode

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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