v2track can now relay positioning data to FlightAware

v2track and ‘Live Flight Tracking’ website FlightAware now have a data-exchange agreement enabling users of v2track’s Next Generation Hybrid technology to opt-in to display their tracking data on both the v2track Viewer web portal, and the FlightAware platform.

v2track on FlightAwareSherron Racz, Aviation Sales at FlightAware, says “v2track’s Next Generation Hybrid Sat/Cell technology is very impressive and really improves tracking frequency.  Typically with Radar we see 1 position per minute and with v2track we are seeing 4-5 positions per minute! It’s an amazing solution for comprehensive coverage during flight operations.”

For individuals who operate IFR within FlightAware’s primary coverage areas, their v2track positions will appear on FlightAware automatically to provide a more comprehensive flight tracking solution using v2track’s Hybrid Satellite/Cellular GPS hardware.  FlightAware offers Global solutions for operators to display their v2track positions on FlightAware when operating outside of FlightAware’s primary coverage area.  Please contact FlightAware for further information.

v2track’s Next Generation Hybrid Sat/Cell technology utilizes cost effective and rapid cellular transmissions whenever possible, backed up with the reliability of a satellite data link for complete tracking in every location.  While operating in cellular coverage, positioning information is transmitted every 15 seconds (or faster) via cellular data, seamlessly switching to Iridium satellite for a predefined update rate when it loses cellular signal.  There is good cellular coverage at altitude in many countries around the world so this helps keeps tracking costs to a minimum.

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More information about FlightAware is available at www.flightaware.com

 


v2track is now an approved AFAMS tracking provider

Last week v2track become an approved ‘AFAMS’ tracking provider.

The Australian Fire Aircraft Monitoring System (AFAMS) is the national aircraft tracking and event logging system for aeroplanes, helicopters and ground-based vehicles on contract to the Australian National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC).

With this approval, v2track’s Hybrid Satellite/Cellular GPS tracker can now be used to provide real-time positioning data to AFAMS. In ‘v2track viewer’, v2track’s web interface, the owner of the aircraft or vehicle can dynamically opt-in and out of sharing the data so that it is only sent to AFAMS for the duration of their current firefighting contract.

v2track’s Next Generation Hybrid Sat/Cell technology utilises cost effective and rapid cellular transmissions whenever possible, backed up with the reliability of a satellite data link for complete tracking in every location. While operating in cellular coverage, positioning information is transmitted every 15 seconds (or faster) via cellular data, seamlessly switching to Iridium satellite for 2 minute (or faster) updates when it loses cellular signal. There is reasonable cellular coverage at altitude around many remote areas in Australia so this helps keeps tracking costs to a minimum.

For more information, please contact v2track.

More information about AFAMS is available at http://www.nafc.org.au

 

v2track releases ‘v2Connect’ API

v2track has just released an open messaging API (Application Programming Interface) for its v2track Sat/Cell Hardware.  This allows v2track Users and 3rd Party software developers to integrate their own phone and tablet apps (iPad, Android and Windows) with their v2track tracking hardware out in the field via Bluetooth or direct RS232 serial link.

One of the favourite features of our tracking system is the ability to use a comprehensive messaging system for fleet dispatch and keeping in touch with your staff while in or near the vehicle, boat or aircraft.

v2track already provides an LCD screen and mini keypad combo or a basic phone and tablet messaging app for some platforms, however many clients have company specific data they want to generate and send back to base directly from their own applications.  It makes sense to allow a 3rd party solution to compliment what we already have and be able to transmit their data directly via the v2track system since it has 100% coverage with hybrid satellite and cellular connectivity.

In the development of the API we have worked closely with some interested clients to open up the interface to allow them to connect to our device and send and receive the information they require.

One such client operates aircraft over remote jungles in South East Asia.  They have developed a company specific iPad EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) for their pilots for flight planning, performance calculations and passenger manifests.  The v2Connect API has given them a way to send this data back through the v2track system before takeoff from a remote airstrip.  Operations staff can now monitor the fuel, passenger numbers, weight, balance and destination of the flights as they progress.

Please contact us if you are interested in integrating the v2Connect API with your device or applications.

 

Find out what’s really going on out in the Forest!

v2track has been developing its hybrid Asset Tracking Systems (ATS) for over 8 years. First focusing on aircraft, then trucking and now the system is successfully deployed in a number of forestry assets. Owners and operators of haulers, harvesters and other vehicles are getting real time information about what is happening out in the forest on their computers and mobile devices.

An ATS uses a combination of GPS technology and in most instances either cellular data or Iridium satellite to track vehicles, planes, boats, and other assets. The unit links into a variety of machine sensors to intelligently determine the operation location, running hours and performance of an asset in real time. While most ATS systems are either cell or sat based, the v2track system incorporates both cellular data and Iridium satellite technology to seamlessly switch between cellular and Iridium satellite data networks. This hybrid creates a cost effective and never out of reach ATS that includes messaging and key sensor monitoring.

Multiple users can log in at the same time via computer, tablet or smartphone. The website displays realtime data in both map and key data formats and also functions as a hub of the two way text message system for fleet managers. In addition messages can be automatically routed between trackers and to and from cellular phones which the manager supervising the message process can control.

  • Real-time Asset Tracking
  • Monitor Running Hours
  • View Asset History
  • Send/Receive Messages
  • Hybrid (Cellular & Iridium) Tracking
  • Custom Alerts & Sensor Monitoring

 
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