Emelyanova V.G. 1
1 The Volgograd state Technical University
The article discusses the GLONASS navigation system application for automobile transport in order to improve traffic safety. It describes basic stages of the system application. It describes methods of traffic situation improving by different systems such as intelligent transport systems, traffic automatic control systems, safety improving systems (including active, post-collision and environmental safety) and passenger transport safety systems. The article shows quantitative evaluation of the GLONASS system application effects on automobile transport expenses and payback periods of the technology. It also gives recommendations on the GLONASS system entry into markets and on its influence on automobile transport.