Satellite vehicle monitoring is a system of satellite monitoring and control of moving objects, based on the use of modern satellite navigation systems (GLONASS and GPS), communication equipment and technology (GSM WiFi), computer technology and digital maps.
The vehicle is equipped with an onboard controller (tracker), which includes a multichannel GLONASS/GPS navigation receiver and a GSM-modem with antennas. The navigation receiver receives signals emitted by GLONASS and GPS satellites and calculates its own coordinates. Calculated coordinates via GSM-cellular network are transmitted to the system server, where they are processed and transmitted to the dispatcher program for building reports and display location on the map. In addition to coordinates, the onboard controller can also transmit additional information about the state of connected sensors and modes of operation.

The implementation of the transport satellite monitoring system in the company's fleet can be divided into several stages:

Select the transport monitoring system and the option of its use;
Purchase the chosen system;
Assign a person responsible for the implementation and operation of the transport monitoring system among its employees;
Install the equipment on the monitored vehicles;
To instruct the drivers (it is desirable to conclude an agreement on material responsibility);
Install dispatching software;
Conduct training for dispatchers;
Continuous operation of the transport monitoring system.

Most of the modern satellite vehicle monitoring systems have similar technical indicators and differ primarily in the capabilities of the dispatcher software (user-friendly interface and informative reports), as well as the quality, reliability and set of additional functions of the onboard controller (tracker), the ability to connect additional sensors.