When people talk about GPS tracking, the first thing that comes to mind is Satellite navigation in your car or personal tracking devices for walkers and hikers.  However, GPS tracking devices often act as life saving essentials in high risk environment such as the military, marine and aid work situations.

Here are 5 uses for GPS tracking in high risk situations.

1.       Aid Workers.  Aid workers often travel to foreign countries to assist others who might be in need of food, shelter or education.  Very often they find themselves in situations of conflict and very often put their own lives at risk.  By using a GPS tracking system they are able to keep in touch with a central control point at all time and should they get lost whilst travelling they can be located very easily.

2.       Military Personnel.  It goes without saying that troops in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan are in areas of extreme risk to themselves and their colleagues.  Very often troops will patrol on foot and can easily run into crisis situations.  If any of the teams get split or lost then GPS tracking devices become the ideal way to help locate and reunite them team.

3.       Maritime Personnel.   Not just focusing on the navy, but also consumers, GPS tracking out at sea can be invaluable, especially if your yacht or boat runs into distress.  Radio Communications are usually available but GPS tracking devices on board can help the emergency services find your location quickly and easily.

4.       Mountaineers and hikers.    In extreme situations such as climbing Everest, GPS tracking could be used to help keep a track of people climbing the mountain.  Although people usually combat the ascent in teams, it may not be difficult for someone to get left behind or lost on the trail.

5.       Explorers.  Although similar to hiking, explorers can make use of GPS tracking to help people discover their location.  A great example of this might be when navigation the Outback or a rain forest.

GPS Tracking is now widely affordable in many different forms of devices. Due to the increase in its availability it is also now much more affordable than it has been in the past. 

 

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Author: Ian Sheldon