What information can I monitor in real time in Touchway?
View equipment, vehicles, RFID assets, drivers, and flights on a continuously updated operational map.
The Real-Time screen centralizes all operational information available in the Touchway platform.
Through an interactive map, users can monitor the location and status of equipment, vehicles, RFID-tagged assets, and aircraft tracked by the system.
Information is automatically updated whenever new data is received from devices deployed throughout the airport, allowing operational teams to monitor activities in real time.
GPS-tracked equipment and vehicles
Equipment equipped with GPS trackers is displayed directly on the map.
When selecting an equipment, users can view:
- Equipment name
- Operational identification
- Current speed
- Movement status
- Inspection status
- Maintenance status
- Identified driver
- Latest received events
- Current location
Equipment may be displayed individually or automatically clustered when multiple assets are located close together.
Driver identification
When driver identification is enabled, Touchway can associate equipment usage with the responsible operator.
Depending on the operation, identification may occur through:
- RFID
- Touchway mobile applications
- Third-party integrations
When available, the identified driver is displayed together with equipment information.
Recent route and movement visualization
The platform can display the recent path traveled by an equipment directly on the map.
This allows operators to:
- Visualize recent movements
- Identify routes used
- Analyze operational patterns
- Verify movements in specific areas
Routes are updated automatically as new location points are received.
Latest received events
When selecting an equipment, Touchway displays a timeline containing the most recent events received from the device.
Examples include:
- Recorded speed
- Location updates
- Driver identification
- RFID readings
- Operational updates
These events help operators quickly understand recent equipment activity.
Accessing detailed history
From the side panel, users can access the complete equipment history using the View History option.
Historical information includes:
- Recorded routes
- Route playback
- Registered events
- Identified drivers
- Distance traveled
- Specific operating periods
RFID assets
In addition to GPS tracking, Touchway also supports RFID-based location services.
When Touchway RFID readers are installed on operational vehicles, towable equipment and other RFID-tagged assets can be located.
Displayed information may include:
- Last detected position
- Date and time of last reading
- Equipment responsible for the reading
- RFID tag identifier
- Position confidence level
- Estimated accuracy
Since RFID assets typically do not contain onboard GPS devices, displayed locations represent the best estimated position based on readings collected by Touchway RFID readers.
Real-time flight monitoring
Touchway can also display aircraft operating within the airport environment.
Availability depends on installed ADS-B infrastructure and contracted flight monitoring services.
When available, users can view:
- Flight number
- Airline
- Origin and destination
- Aircraft model
- Registration number
- Altitude
- Speed
- Heading
- Vertical rate
- Current position
- Recent flight path
Flight operational phases
Aircraft are displayed using different colors according to their detected operational phase.
Examples include:
- Approaching
- Landing
- On runway
- Taxiing
- Taking off
- Airborne
The flight legend can be opened directly on the map for quick reference.
2D and 3D visualization
Depending on airport configuration, users may switch between different map visualization modes.
Available options may include:
- 2D view
- 3D view
- Different map styles
These options help operators better understand airport activity and asset positioning.
Important information
- Position updates depend on device connectivity.
- Offline equipment may display the last known position.
- RFID accuracy depends on the number and placement of installed readers.
- Flight visibility depends on ADS-B coverage available at the airport.
- Information is updated automatically as new data is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some equipment records shown as offline?
The equipment may be stopped, powered off, or not communicating with the platform.
Why do RFID assets display estimated locations only?
Because RFID assets typically do not have onboard GPS devices. Their location is estimated using data collected by Touchway RFID readers.
Can I access equipment history directly from the map?
Yes. Select the equipment and click View History.
What do the aircraft colors mean?
Colors represent the aircraft operational phase, such as approach, landing, taxiing, takeoff, or airborne status.
Do I need additional services to monitor flights?
Yes. Flight monitoring depends on ADS-B infrastructure and airport-specific contracted services.