GPS Communications

Tradewinds PetroTrade offers Internet-Based Satellite Global Positioning System (GPS) Solutions as well as a GPRS Tracking and Communications Service utilizing proven hardware, communications, and software systems.

We use mobile hardware from Thrane & Thrane, who is the leading manufacturer of Inmarsat satellite products in the world.  Their focus is exclusively on sitcom (mobile satellite communications) and the continuous advancement of wireless technology, resulting in the highest-quality professional satellite communications equipment.

Our service enables you to enhance overall logistics, increase security, and improve the quality of service your customers receive.  Tradewinds PetroTrade provides cost-effective management and monitoring tools that are state of the art with access to location, status, and activity overviews in addition to transmitting messages to and from mobile units.  Licensed personnel may access the system to view the mobile’s location, which diminishes customer inquiries.

What makes Tradewinds PetroTrade stand out from other tracking and communications companies?  We pride ourselves on personalizing our service to meet the individual needs of each company.  Our portal configuration is easily adaptable to your company’s desired look.  We provide attractive rate plans with customized options for each company.  All services are available through a standard web browser, so there is no investment in special computer hardware or software to utilize the service.

The Software
 

The TrackScape Automatic Vehicle Location System is a user friendly system that allows you to see the position of your fleet via internet. This system incorporates detailed maps with labels to show the exact location of each mobile. You can chose to view the position of individual mobiles or the entire fleet. The navigation bars allow you to easily access the following key features:

• Email
• Zoom
• Polling
• Mailbox
• Measure
• Fleet Lists
• Dynamic Pan
• Position, Speed and Heading of mobiles

The Features

• Maximum Data Security
• Automatic Area Monitoring
• Advanced Service Administration
• All fleet data available via Internet
• Programmed or manual location updates
• Optional connection to 3rd party systems
• Selectable update rate of position and status
• Complete history information for each mobile unit
• Easy two way communication between fleet and home office
• View of location and status of mobiles on a tabular interface or geographical map

The Benefits

• Improves the quality of service to your customers
• Increases driver safety and production
• Provides cost-effective management and monitoring tools
• Protects your company against false timesheet submissions
• Enhances logistics with a seamless flow of information between drivers and home office

The Network

Tradewinds PetroTrade uses Inmarsat satellite systems to connect its users. Inmarsat is the only satellite network to offer a mature range of modern communications services world wide. The Inmarsat network consists of four geostationary Inmarsat-3 satellites which are backed by a 5th Inmarsat-3 satellite and four previous generation Inmarsat-2 satellites. These satellites connect to one of Inmarsat’s 40 land earth stations which then connects to your computer. This vast, reliable network covers the entire globe without dead spots or out-of-range areas.

The Hardware

Satellite Transceiver for InMarsat-C
 

• Fully Integrated Unit
• Omni-directional antenna
• Low weight - 2.4lbs. (1.1kg)
• Extremely low power consumption
• Power Source: 10.5-32V floating DC
• RS-232 Serial Port
• 5 x I/O pins + Alarm Input
• 1 Alarm Button (TT-3026L only)

MDT (Mobile Display Terminal)

• World-wide Data Communication (DC)
• Data-Reporting Mode
• GPS Position, SCADA data
• Two-Way messaging mode
• Text Messaging/SMS
• Alarm Mode vid Dedicated Distressed Protocol