Abstract
GPS technology has made significant contributions to the global economy in the last decade. Hundreds of uses of GPS now exist from stand-alone applications, such as surveying and navigation, to more integrated, embedded applications in which GPS is just one component. Like the Internet, GPS is an information technology that is a part of the emerging Global Information Infrastructure. GPS-based precision time signals help synchronized global information networks of fiber optics, coaxial cable, copper wire, radio, and even communication satellites. GPS applications are generating both commercial products and information services, which increase productivity in diverse public service applications and enhance national and even personal security.
Based on the industry trends and technological assessment, experts predict that the market is expected to grow for the next 15-20 years. Predictions also show a strong annual growth and an expected market size of US $757 billion by 2017. There have seen a significant growth of interest in GPS applications for fields, such as vehicle tracking, surveying, mapping, navigation, railway management, marine, aeronautical, land vehicle and electric power systems. This report summarizes the main companies involved (all of them are small), and briefly mentions their activities.
This research analyzes on GPS equipment markets worldwide, offering revenue, unit, and average price forecasts at the segment and sub-segment level. The study covers general aviation, land, marine, military, timing, and wireless markets. The GPS-enabled wireless segment includes sub-segments for mobile handsets and personal digital assistants (PDAs)/pagers/laptops.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Scope and application of Gps devices in market structure Differential GPS (DGPS) techniques and application Global GPS market structure and structural growth GPS market and revenue share (by sector) Government initiative and funding policies
REPORT FEATURES
RNCOS "Global Positioning Systems (GPS): The Road Ahead" report provides an in-depth coverage of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Chapter 2 introduces GPS whereas Chapter 3 gives its industry insight. Chapter 4 & 5 discusses various components of GPS and its alternatives respectively. Chapter 6 discusses the Government policies whereas Chapter 7 throws light on various barriers to the entry of GPS competitors. Finally, Chapters 8 & 9 provide with major company profiles and an insight on the impact of GPS on the PDA market respectively. Finally, chapter 10 covers the GPS Device Vendors & Software and GPS Solutions Vendors profile.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction to Global Positioning System
- 2.1 An Overview of the GPS Technology
- 2.1.1 Consumer/Retail
- 2.1.2 Military
- 2.1.3 Fleet-Management Systems.
- 2.1.4 Telecommunication Sector
- 2.1.5 Marine Development
- 2.1.6 Aircraft Navigating Services
- 2.1.7 In-vehicle Navigation and Traffic Management
- 2.1.8 Agriculture and Surveying
- 2.1.9 Space Application
- 2.2 Differential GPS (DGPS) Techniques and Application
- 2.2.1 Differential Code-Phase Navigation
- 2.2.2 Differential Carrier-Phase Surveying
- 2.2.3 Common-Mode Time Transfer
- 2.3 Positioning Techniques and Methods
- 2.3.1 GPS Technology Evolution
- 2.3.2 GPS Augmentations
- 2.3.3 Local Differential Stations
- 2.3.4 Radiobeacon Networks
- 2.3.5 Commercial Differential GPS Networks
- 2.3.6 Local Area Kinematic Broadcast Systems
- 2.4 Limitations of Basic GPS Technology
- 2.5 Future Outlook
3. Global Positioning Services - Industry Insight
- 3.1 Regional Market Developments & Opportunities
- 3.1.1 North America
- 3.1.2 Asia-Pacific
- 3.1.3 Europe
- 3.1.4 Other Participants
- 3.2 GPS Markets and Revenue Share
- 3.2.1 Fleet Management Market
- 3.2.2 Aircraft Navigation Industry
- 3.2.3 In-vehicle Navigation and Traffic Management Market
- 3.2.4 Agriculture and Surveying Sector
- 3.2.5 Space Commerce Market
- 3.2.6 Leisure and Entertainment Market
- 3.3 Overall Market Growth and Future Prospects
4. Components of GPS
- 4.1 Ground Segment/Ground Stations
- 4.2 Space Segment
- 4.2.1 Block I Satellites
- 4.2.2 Block II Satellites
- 4.2.2.1 Block IIA Satellite
- 4.2.2.2 Block IIR Satellite
- 4.2.2.3 Block IIF Satellite
- 4.3 User Segment
- 4.3.1 Sequential Receivers
- 4.3.2 Continuous Receivers
- 4.3.3 Multiplex Receivers
- 4.4 Augmentation and Upgrades in GPS
5. GPS Alternatives
- 5.1 Galileo (European Union)
- 5.2 GLONASS (Russia)
6. Government Initiative and Funding Policies
7. Barriers to the Entry of GPS Competitors
8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 Allen Instruments & Supplies
- 8.2 Argo Navigation Inc
- 8.3 CSI Wireless Inc.
- 8.4 NovAtel Inc.
- 8.5 Pacific Crest Corporation
- 8.6 Spirent
9. GPS - Reigniting PDA Market Demand
10. Vendor Profiles
- 10.1 Software and GPS Solution Vendors
- 10.1.1 ALK Technologies, Inc.
- 10.1.2 Microsoft MapPoint
- 10.1.3 NAVIGON GmbH
- 10.1.4 Pharos Science & Applications, Inc.
- 10.1.5 Route 66 Geographic Information Systems B.V.
- 10.1.6 TeleType Company, Inc.
- 10.1.7 TomTom
- 10.1.8 ViaMichelin
- 10.1.9 Wayfinder Systems
- 10.1.10 Webraska
- 10.2 GPS Device Vendors
- 10.2.1 Garmin
- 10.2.2 Lowrance Electronics
- 10.2.3 Magellan
- 10.2.4 Navman
- 10.2.5 PalmOne
List of Figures:
- Figure 2-1: Functioning Mechanism of GPS Satellites and its Transmission
- Figure 2-2: Consumer Preferences for Fleet Management Integration leading to reduction in Cost Processes (%)
- Figure 2-3: Usage of GPS Devices in In-vehicle Management (Worldwide and Major Market), 2005
- Figure 2-4: GPS Technology Curve
- Figure 2-5: GPS Business Growth by Product (1998-2003)
- Figure 3-1: Share of World Serviceable Market by Product Category (%), 2003 & 2008
- Figure 3-2: Global GPS Market Excluding Space Industry by Region, Market Share & Sector (%)
- Figure 3-3: Commercial Applications dominate the GPS Market (%)
- Figure 3-4: GPS Sales by Geographical Regions (%)
- Figure 3-5: GPS Hardware Sales in Europe and Non-European Countries ($ Billion), 2000-2006e
- Figure 3-6: Forecast of Global Market for FMS, 2006
- Figure 3-7: Latin America - Forecast of FMS Market Share (%) by Penetration
- Figure 3-8: Distribution of GPS Control Systems for In-vehicle Management and Traffic Management by Regions (2003, 2006 & 2011)
- Figure 3-9: Market Penetration of GPS Agricultural and Surveying Tools Worldwide (%)
- Figure 3-10: Usage of Satellite Communication (2002 & 2004)
- Figure 3-11: Worldwide GPS Equipment Revenue Forecast (2006-2008)
- Figure 4-1: Location of GPS Ground Stations
List of Tables:
- Table 2-1: Savings in Fleets per Annum (US $)
- Table 3-1: Navigation and Category I Landing Guidance Performance Requirements (%, metres, seconds & hours)
- Table 4-1: GPS Block I Satellites - Technical Specifications
- Table 4-2: GPS Block II Satellites - Technical Specifications
- Table 4-3: GPS Block IIA Satellites - Technical Specifications
- Table 4-4: GPS Block IIR Satellites - Technical Specifications
- Table 4-5: GPS Block IIF Satellites - Technical Specifications
- Table 5-1: Galileo - Benefits to Producers, 2020
- Table 5-2: GLONASS Constellation Specification and Details
- Table 5-3: GLONASS - Technical Specifications
