GPS Tracking

At the turn of the 21th century, Global Positioning Systems finally began reaching its full potential as it burst on to the technological scene with truly practical applications for the new millennium.

A National Policy for GPS

With the NAVSTAR at Full Operational Capability by April 1995, GPS was beginning to capture the attention and imagination of the international community. On March 16, 1995, President Bill Clinton issued a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization restating the United States’ commitment to providing GPS capability to civilians around the world.

In 1996, Clinton went even further by issuing a formal policy directive that ensured GPS’ future as a dual-use system. The policy review was conducted jointly by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council and issued as a directive of the National Science and Technology Council. The goals of the policy were outlined as follows:

1. Strengthen and maintain our national security.
2. Encourage acceptance and integration of GPS into peaceful civil, commercial and scientific applications worldwide.
3. Encourage private sector investment in and use of U.S. GPS technologies and services.
4. Promote safety and efficiency in transportation and other fields.
5. Promote international cooperation in using GPS for peaceful purposes.
6. Advance U.S. scientific and technical capabilities.

Under this policy, management of GPS capability was divided among three national agencies. The U.S. Department of Defense would continue to acquire, operate and maintain the basic GPS and coordinate with other agencies on national security implications of the technology. The U.S. Department of Transportation took the lead in all federal civil GPS matters and the development of transportation and commercial applications. The U.S. Department of State would work with foreign governments in assessing bilateral or multilateral guidelines on the provision and use of GPS services and coordinate interagency reviews of international agreements.

The policy authorized the creation of an Interagency GPS Executive Board, jointly chaired by the departments of defense and transportation, to help integrate the needs and findings of all of the involved agencies and act as a consultant for U.S. governmental agencies, industries and foreign governments. (more…)

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WOODSTOCK, Ill., April 21 — LandAirSea Systems, Inc., a leading provider of passive and active Global Positioning System (GPS tracking) solutions, announces its updated Web site.

In March, www.landairsea.com received fresh images and content, to coincide with the company’s move of headquarters, a new logo, and the anticipated introduction of new products to the computer and electronics industry.

“The end result is our Web site runs more efficiently,” said Robert Wagner, president and chief executive officer of LandAirSea Systems. “Our dealers and clients will enjoy fresh information and easier navigation.”
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LandAirSea Systems Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking solutions since 1994, moved its corporate offices in March to Woodstock, Ill. from Cary.

The company now operates from 2040 Dillard Court in Woodstock’s Cold Headers Industrial Park, off McConnell Road.  Recently vacating the 770 Industrial Drive, Cary address which it occupied for the last three year, the move represents a facility expansion of more than six times the square footage. The company originally leased approximately 2,000 square feet in Cary and now occupies 13,000 square feet of new construction. (more…)

When a consumer is researching Global Positioning System (GPS tracking) technology, the question of legality often is raised. Can drivers’ whereabouts be logged without notification? If they are notified, is their consent required?

The laws on vehicle tracking might differ from state to state, and so might any individual’s interpretation of them. The majority of companies selling vehicle tracking systems advise that the buyer seek legal counsel and/or consult local authorities about the devices. Ultimately, the user is responsible for its appropriate use.

Under most circumstances, GPS tracking is permitted with the consent of the vehicle’s registered owner. This covers two of the most common scenarios for using GPS tracking systems: In small businesses and private households.

Business and fleet management

Companies lose money each year due to poor productivity. Anyone who has ever managed a workplace will agree that people find ways to make company rules and policies work more to their advantage.

Executives are getting serious about uncovering policy-abusers, and they feel more comfortable when they have GPS data as evidence against lawsuits or investigations that result from a termination, reported the “2007 Electronic Monitoring & Surveillance Survey,” (conducted by the American Management Association and the ePolicy Institute.)
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