The global market for mobile location technologies reached $22.5 billion
in 2010 and is expected to reach $25.1 billion in 2011. It will further grow
to $36.3 billion in 2016 for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%
between 2011 and 2016.
The combined U.S. and Canadian segment for mobile location technologies
was worth $5.3 billion in 2010. This market is expected to grow to $5.6
billion in 2011 and $7.2 billion in 2016, a CAGR of 5.3% between 2011 and 2016.
The total U.S. and Canadian segment for motor vehicle navigation devices
was worth $2.3 billion in 2010. This market is projected to approach $2.5
billion in 2011 and $3.8 billion in 2016, an 8.7% CAGR between 2011 and 2016.
SUMMARY FIGURE
GLOBAL MARKET SHARE PROJECTIONS FOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES
BY APPLICATION, 2010-2016 (%)
Source: BCC Research
INTRODUCTION
Beginning with the successful completion of the global positioning system
(GPS) in the mid-1990s, other new technologies for determining the
geographical coordinates of moving or fixed objects have been deployed or
developed. This report refers to them collectively as mobile location
technologies.
Mobile location technologies are able to locate points, objects or persons on
or above the earth's surface by calculating the distances from one or more
(usually at least three) reference points. These can be satellites orbiting
in space, ground radio stations, cell phone towers, wireless LAN access
points, or RFID receivers.
Each type of technology has its advantages and limitations, depending on the
specific application. While they are, to some extent, competitive with one
another, each technology has applications for which it is especially well
suited. Additional mobile location technologies are being developed, many of
them involving a combination of two or more existing positioning technologies.
STUDY BACKGROUND
This report is an update of a BCC study published in 2007. In a market that
is evolving almost day-to-day, this report identifies the latest applications
and trends in the market for GPS and other mobile location technologies. It
focuses on the impacts these new technologies will have on the global mobile
location market.
Another feature of this report worth noting is its expanded coverage of
markets outside the traditional markets of North America, Western Europe, and
Japan. Much of the projected growth in the mobile location technologies
market over the next 5 years is expected to take place in China, India, and
other “nontraditional” markets, making more detailed analysis of
these markets imperative.
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This report will satisfy the need for an objective, quantitative analysis that
addresses existing and emerging mobile location solutions in the context of
technological change and an evolving market.
Objectives that are more specific are as follows:
Identify the key new mobile location technologies and applications,
including those expected to be commercialized in the 2011 to 2016 time frame
Identify and evaluate the impact of economic, business, demographic,
technological, legal/regulatory and other factors that will drive the future
market for each of these new technologies
Forecast sales of each technology, (including new products and/or
applications) to each major geographical market through 2016
Analyze the structure and competitive conditions in the global mobile
location technology market.
SCOPE AND FORMAT
This report is an analytical business tool whose primary purpose is to
describe and analyze the size and dynamics of the global market for mobile
location technologies. It mainly deals with technologies introduced since the
commercialization of GPS about 10 years ago.
Older position-finding technologies such as LORAN are not analyzed in detail.
The report focuses on end-user-oriented applications of these new
technologies, and does not address the market for basic infrastructure such as
space satellites, ground stations, beacons, and cellular towers.
Major sections of the report cover the following:
Summary of findings and conclusions
Overview of the mobile location industry: systems, technologies and users
New and emerging mobile location technologies and solutions
Market size and segmentation, 2010
Market drivers and constraints
Detailed market projections by application segment and major geographical
market, 2011 to 2016
Industry structure and market shares
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
This is an update of a report published in 2007. Both primary and secondary
research methodologies were used in preparing this study. The findings and
conclusions of this update and the original report are based on information
gathered from industry sources, including mobile location equipment vendors,
service providers, and end users. Interview data were combined with
information gathered through an extensive review of secondary sources such as
trade publications, trade associations, company literature, and online
databases to produce the projections contained in this report.
The base year for analysis and projection is 2010. With 2010 as a baseline,
market projections were developed for 2011 to 2016. These projections are
based on a combination of a consensus among the primary contacts combined with
our understanding of the key market drivers and their impact from a historical
and analytical perspective.
The methodologies and assumptions used to develop the market projections in
this report are discussed at length under the various types of mobile location
technology and geographical markets addressed. The report carefully documents
data sources and assumptions. This way, readers can see how the market
estimates were developed and, if they so desire, test the impact on the final
numbers of changing assumptions.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Andrew McWilliams, the author of this report, is a partner in the Boston-based
international technology and marketing consulting firm, 43rd Parallel, LLC.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Global Markets for Mobile Positioning Technology: Commercial, Military, Homeland Defense--Focus on the U.S. and Canada
Chapter - 1: INTRODUCTION - Complimentary
STUDY BACKGROUND
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
INTENDED AUDIENCE
SCOPE AND FORMAT
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
RELATED BCC RESEARCH REPORTS
BCC ONLINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER
Chapter - 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Table Summary: GLOBAL MARKET PROJECTIONS FOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES
BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Figure Summary: GLOBAL MARKET SHARE PROJECTIONS FOR MOBILE LOCATION
TECHNOLOGIES BY APPLICATION, 2010-2016
Chapter - 3: OVERVIEW
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES
HISTORY
MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES
APPLICATION SEGMENTS
PATENT ANALYSIS
Chapter - 4: GLOBAL MARKETS FOR MOBILE LOCATION APPLICATIONS
SUMMARY
Chapter - 5: U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKETS
SUMMARY
AVIATION
MOTOR VEHICLES
PEOPLE AND ANIMAL TRACKING
MACHINE CONTROL
MARINE
MILITARY
RECREATION
SURVEYING AND MAPPING
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Table 38: U.S./CANADIAN MARKET FOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGY BY
APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Table 39: U.S./CANADIAN MARKET FOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGY BY
COUNTRY, THROUGH 2016
Chapter - 6: COMPANY PROFILES
AISIN SEIKI CO., LTD.
ALLEN OSBORNE ASSOCIATES, INC.
AXONN, LLC
BENEFON OYJ
CELL-LOC LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CMT, INC.
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP.
COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP.
DELORME PUBLISHING CO.
DENSO CORP.
DIGITAL ANGEL CORP.
EKAHAU, INC.
ESRI
FEI-ZYFER, INC.
FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.
GARMIN, LTD.
GPS TRACKS
GUARDIAN MOBILITY CORP.
HEMISPHERE GPS
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
ISECURETRAC
ITRAK CORP.
L-3 INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS CORP.
LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
LINKSPOINT
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP.
MAGELLAN NAVIGATION, INC.
NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NAVICO, INC.
NAVMAN, LTD.
NOVATEL, INC.
PANASONIC CORP. OF NORTH AMERICA
PRO TECH
RAYMARINE, PLC
RAYTHEON CO.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
SIRF TECHNOLOGY, INC./CSR
SOKKIA CO., LTD.
SPERRY MARINE
SUUNTO OY
TELEMETRY SOLUTIONS
TIMEX CORP.
TOMTOM NV
TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION, LTD.
TRIPOD DATA SYSTEMS
TRUE POSITION
VECTRONIC AEROSPACE GMBH
WHERE, INC.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
XANAVI INFORMATICS CO., LTD.
XATA CORP.
List of Tables
Summary Table: GLOBAL MARKET PROJECTIONS FOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES
BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Table 1: MAJOR MOBILE LOCATION TECHNOLOGY TYPES
Table 2: SATELLITE-BASED POSITIONING SYSTEM COMPARISON
Figure 33: TRENDS IN U.S. POWERED RECREATIONAL BOAT SALES, 2000-2010
Figure 34: HISTORICAL TRENDS IN MILITARY EXPENDITURES ON MOBILE LOCATION
DEVICES, 1998-2010
Figure 35: PROJECTED U.S. MILITARY PROCUREMENT BUDGET TRENDS, 2010-2016
Figure 36: TRENDS IN U.S. OUTDOOR RECREATION PARTICIPATION: TOTAL AND
ENTHUSIAST, 2000-2010
Figure 37: GLOBAL MARKET SHARES OF MOBILE ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BY
END-USER SEGMENT, 2010
Figure 38: U.S. AND CANADIAN PRODUCTION OF NON-MILITARY AIRCRAFT, 2010
Figure 39: U.S. AND CANADIAN NON-MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEETS, 2010
Figure 40: GARMIN, LTD. GPS SALES BY TYPE OF APPLICATION, 2010
Figure 41: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION SALES BY APPLICATION, 2010
Global Markets for Mobile Positioning Technology: Commercial, Military, Homeland Defense--Focus on the U.S. and Canada published by BCC Research in January 10, 2012. This report consists of 145 Pages and the price starts from US $ 4400.
