But things are moving quickly now, and it will be only a matter of time before GPS becomes widely used for a variety of vehicle position-locating and logistics applications. Delivery drivers, sales representatives and other mobile workers who are unable to find their destination aren't productive. Being able to see their position on a ma p in relation to a destination can save users a significant amount of time and can easily justify the relatively low cost of a GPS receiver and mapping software. GPS can also help organizations effectively manage fleets of trucks, cars and other vehicles. GPS tracking systems also can monitor mobile objects other than trucks and cars.
Organizations can keep track of their mobile assets no matter where they are.
GPS hardware may also be added to certain types of shipping palettes within a few years once the price goes down. Structures, a GPS-driven software product designed for precise monitoring of large mobile structures or platforms. The Windows program can be used to ensure the stability of bridge trusses, submerged tunnel sections or marine-based pile driving or drilling. The software also can monitor and track land or seabed deformation for applications like mining and earthquake detection. GPS can be used to locate or follow any object, no matter how large or small.