The United States Navy is utilizing rugged tablets in a variety of ways to improve dock and sea logistics. One of the challenges the military faces is being able to complete requests completely and efficiently in a timely manner, and having rugged tablets on hand to facilitate these processes allows for increased productivity and better outcomes.
If logistics fail in the Navy, everything comes to a halt. Rugged tablets enable accurate, real-time inventory, tracking, and confirmation of supplies, parcels, and mail, resulting in a streamlined system that keeps things running smoothly.
Four Ways the Navy Utilizes Rugged Tablets:
Tracking and navigation
Rugged mobile computers can be used within wheeled vehicles in hardwired docks while remaining removable for on-foot fieldwork. They become a useful tool for navigation tasks due to their GPS compatibility and their scanning capabilities including RFID making them ideal for tracking vehicles, personnel, and equipment. No longer are logistics teams wondering where inventory is, with RFID scanning they can track supplies and equipment from dock to dock to ensure everything arrives safely and completely.
Inventory and maintenance
Rugged tablets assist in keeping bases and field units running smoothly, efficiently, and safely by keeping inventory records up to date. Military personnel can instantly access and share available information, as well as track the quantities and locations of equipment, tools, vehicle and machinery parts with rugged convertible laptops. Inventory records can be securely stored on a tablet as well as on a shared server, making it simple to relay mission-critical information, order supplies, or locate equipment at the touch of a button.
When a field computer user can communicate with supervisors, watch tutorials, and open repair manuals while working to repair or service deployed vehicles, aircrafts, and ships, maintenance becomes much easier.
Data collection
Rugged field computers can securely, quickly, and efficiently collect a wide variety of data types. Military personnel can take photos, enter data, scan tags, and read barcodes in any kind of environment because of the rugged specifications. Data remains accurate due to the reduction in human error caused by direct data transfer, and notes can be stored on a mobile device or securely sent to common servers from any location. Data is kept secure with authentication measures that ensure only personnel with qualified credentials can access the data.
Training
Skills training has never been easier thanks to mobile technology. Outdoor viewing of video tutorials, training modules, photos, and high-quality simulations — either streamed over a network or stored in a software application — is possible thanks to vivid sunlight-readable displays. The military uses rugged midsize tablets to load training manuals directly onto the device or access them via a variety of connectivity options. Instant communication with commanding officers keeps interactions personal while also allowing for long-distance training options for maximum efficiency. Rugged tablet screens can be read in the direct sunlight or at night with a dimmer switch that increases screen brightness during the day and night vision at night so the light can’t be seen from far away.
DT Research has maintained its mission of keeping up with the demands of the military’s ever-changing technology. As a result, DT Research is constantly developing the best mobile computing devices suitable for the military by ensuring that our portable flexible systems are built for the mission with everything integrated into the tablet’s design.