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location tracking
The technical determination of the location or position of an object, vehicle, or person, for example using GPS or radio waves.
Die Polizei konnte durch die Ortung des Handys den Aufenthaltsort des Vermissten feststellen.
Through the location tracking of the cell phone, the police were able to determine the whereabouts of the missing person.
'Die Ortung' (location tracking) is the nominalization of the verb 'orten' (to locate). The ending '-ung' turns the action 'orten' (to locate) into the noun 'die Ortung' (location tracking).
Es ist nicht immer einfach, ein verlorenes Schiff auf dem Meer zu orten.
It is not always easy to locate a lost ship at sea.
The word 'Ortung' (location tracking) is almost always used in connection with technology. Typical methods are 'GPS-Ortung' (GPS tracking) or 'Ortung per Handysignal' (tracking by cell phone signal).
Die Ortung des gestohlenen Autos war nur möglich, weil es ein GPS-Modul hatte.
Tracking the stolen car was only possible because it had a GPS module.
The object that is being located is often connected using the genitive or with 'von' + dative. Both forms are correct and common.
Die Ortung des vermissten Bergsteigers war erfolgreich.
The tracking of the missing mountain climber was successful.
tracking
Tracking and Ortung can both concern the position of an object. Ortung determines where it is at a particular moment; tracking follows its movement and records its positions over a period of time. Ortung is therefore suitable for a single location, while tracking is used for a route that is observed continuously.
Die Ortung zeigt den aktuellen Standort des Lieferwagens.
The location tracking shows the delivery van's current location.
Das Tracking zeigt den gesamten Weg des Lieferwagens während der Fahrt.
The tracking shows the delivery van's entire route during the journey.
