5 Applications of GPS Technology to Assist With Crisis Management

Crisis Management is an important process for3) Maritime Tracking. Boats or ships out at sea
any business to go through. It's of even morecan easily become 'lost' in terms of knowing
importance for those working in remote locationswhere they are. This is where GPS tracking can
such as aid workers, personnel on business tripshelp. Because there are no obstructions out at
of troops at war. GPS Technology has been ablesea there is always a clear line of communication
to provide us with hugely improved intelligenceto the satellites so it's a reliable technology to use.
with regards to the whereabouts of not only your4) Military Tracking. Similar to the remote aid
personnel but also the location of potential conflictworkers, GPS Technology can greatly assist the
that could create a crisis situation. GPSArmy by becoming a third eye. It can help a
Technology isn't limited to people. It can also becentral communications base keep in touch with
used on vehicles and also on buildings.those on the ground and advise of locations of
Here are 5 possible applications of GPSpotential conflict.
Technology in scenarios where it can assist with5) Aircraft Tracking. Because GPS technology
Crisis Management.uses Satellites to communicate with devices it is
1) Remote Aid Workers. Tracking Personnelideal for Aircraft tracking. Before GPS aircraft
working in remote locations is essential to anywould have to rely on radar, which had limited
operation. Working overseas in hostile countriescoverage, where as now the locations of aircraft
brings high risks that need to be managed tocan be managed all over the world. Should a plane
avoid them turning into a crisis. GPS Technologygo down it is also possible to pinpoint the exact
can help keep the remote personnel in touch withlocation of the aircraft if the GPS device was still
a central base through location management andintact.
communication devices.It's very possible for multiple tracking devices to
2) Convoy Tracking. Convoys transporting goods,be used in one scenario. For example where a
either food or technology (or even people) can bevehicle may be fitted with a GPS device the
tracked using GPS technology. This is ideal topersonnel on board could also have their own
prevent ambush or hijacking of the convoy.individual tracking devices.