How Things Work Under The Hood; How The Location Technologies Work - LightBug Zero User Manual

How Things Work Under the Hood

How the Location Technologies Work

LightBug trackers utilize three location technologies in this
order:
1) GNSS location: This is the most accurate location
type and utilises satellites (4 different constellations:
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou for the best
accuracy). It requires a direct line of sight with the
sky to work. Meaning it will work best when
outdoors or near windows that can see the sky. The
accuracy is usually between 0.5 - 10 meters.
2) WPS (WiFi Positioning System) location: If GNSS fails
the tracker will use any WiFi signals around to figure
out its location. The accuracy is usually between 10 -
40 meters.
3) Cell tower triangulation: This is the least accurate
location type but it is the last resort if everything else
fails. The tracker will use GSM towers and
triangulate to give you a location update that can
have an accuracy of 200m - 2km.
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