Table VIII

Research findings

Satellite technologiesFindingsLiteratureCase study
Satellite imagery and mapping
Main logistics applicationsDamage and needs assessment✓✓
 Distribution management✓✓
 Security management✓✓
Main limitationsLack of skilled staff in GIS✓✓
 Lack of updates✓✓
 Low resolution✓✓
 High costs✓–
Portable GPS devices
Main logistics applicationsDamage and needs assessment✓✓
 Distribution management–✓
Main limitationsLack of skilled staff in GIS✓✓
 High costs✓–
 Inaccurate devices (GPS smartphones)–✓
Satellite telecommunications
Main logistics applicationsNeeds assessment–✓
 Security management–✓
Main limitationsHigh costs✓✓
 Slow transfers–✓
 Additional risks of theft and hacks–✓
GPS vehicle tracking
Main logistics applicationsTransportation management✓✓ (routing)
 Bottlenecks reduction✓–
 Security management✓–
Main limitationsLack of skilled staff in GIS✓✓
 High costs✓–
 Inappropriate on short transportation distances–✓
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