Cellular IP Tracking gives you more, for less
Cellular IP tracking gives you more GPS positions at a much lower price point than traditional tracking. And if you are still using satellite tracking only, there are significant costs savings to be made.
How does it work?
Cellular IP tracking works by using standard cellular broadband data services combined with Internet protocol (IP) routing, instead of cellular SMS or satellite data services.
This means the geographical location of the aircraft - and the location of the tracking service provider - are not an issue. The tracking service provider no longer incurs SMS gateway charges, so these costs are no longer passed on to the end user. These cost savings are additional to the standard cost savings of cellular communications compared to the use of satellite carriers. This technology is now available and affordable if you have a cellular card installed in your DZMx.
15s reporting for much greater accuracy
Tracking data points are now recorded in intervals of seconds as opposed to minutes, providing much greater tracking accuracy. The system auto-switches between satellite and cellular networks to take advantage of lower transmission costs when in cellular data range. Position reporting rate reverts to longer, more cost-effective intervals when using satellite data services.
For an aircraft travelling at 120 knots (222 km/h or 138 mph):
Advantages of cellular IP tracking
IP Tracking explained
“TracPlus is delighted to support this potentially disruptive technology that Flightcell is building into their next generation DZMx. We take pride in supporting our Flightcell DZMx owners, and this initiative will increase the frequency of tracking and messaging, delivering major benefits to end users. TracPlus is already developing new exciting capabilities using this technology that will transform the cockpit environment and dramatically improve efficiencies.”
— Chris Hinch, Chief Operating Officer, TracPlus Global Ltd