Real time vehicle tracking is the pinnacle of civilian vehicle tracking systems. With real time vehicle tracking, information from the transmitter is sent to the receiver by the second, allowing the user to view vehicle movement as it happens and without delay.
Global Positioning System or GPS is often used in vehicle tracking. It utilizes a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting the earth that give off precise microwave signals. The GPS receiver accurately determines the location, speed, direction, and time of an object by using multiple satellites.
The GPS system is often mistaken to require a clear line of sight so the satellites can transmit the accurate location, speed and direction of an object. However, the artificial satellites can still provide a very useful reading even if the line of sight of the GPS is obstructed. This makes the GPS an excellent navigational tool because it can still track your location even during the most extreme conditions, such as being inside a tunnel, cave or jungle.
Another advantage of the GPS among other navigational systems such as those that utilize radio frequencies and etc. is that the GPS satellite system is being maintained by the government. This is good for two reasons: one, the technology behind the GPS is almost always up-to-date and two, it comes as almost free-of-charge to civilians.
You can choose from a myriad of options on how you want your vehicle tracked. You can opt to locate your vehicle from as frequent as every 10 seconds to as occasional as every couple of minutes. The best tracking service providers have a flexible plan that can immediately suit your tracking needs. Though knowing your vehicle’s location every second is a good way to fight car theft and carjackers, it won’t be good on your wallet.