Difference between revisions of "ADS-B"
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==PC-based Decoding and Sharing Software== | ==PC-based Decoding and Sharing Software== | ||
| − | [http://sdrsharp.com/index.php/downloads ADSB#] (Free) | + | [http://sdrsharp.com/index.php/downloads ADSB#] Decode-only, no plotting capability (Free) |
| − | [http://rtl1090.web99.de/homepage/index.php?USER=rtl1090&XURL=web99.de&goto=1 RTL1090] (Free) | + | [http://rtl1090.web99.de/homepage/index.php?USER=rtl1090&XURL=web99.de&goto=1 RTL1090] Decode-only, no plotting capability (Free) |
| − | [http://www.planeplotter.com PlanePlotter] (Paid) | + | [http://www.planeplotter.com PlanePlotter] Plots, shares, feeds other software (Free for 30 days, then Paid) |
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| + | [http://www.flightradar24.com flightradar24] - Users are entitled to a Premium account on their tracking site in exchange for sharing ADS-B data. Their software requires a decoder application such as listed above, and does not directly plot data on a GUI or map. ADS-B data is sent to their servers, and is plotted on their web site on a Google-based map. Users in sparse coverage areas may be eligible to receive ADS-B monitoring equipment from flightradar24 in exchange for an agreement to share ADS-B data. | ||
==Hardware Decoders== | ==Hardware Decoders== | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 26 May 2013
ADS-B stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
You can find some excellent descriptions of the system here:
There are several professional ADS-B receivers on the market for use by pilots and commercial enterprises, too many to list here. This article will try to cover amateur-level ADS-B reception, decoding, and plotting/viewing solutions.
PC-based Decoding and Sharing Software
ADSB# Decode-only, no plotting capability (Free)
RTL1090 Decode-only, no plotting capability (Free)
PlanePlotter Plots, shares, feeds other software (Free for 30 days, then Paid)
flightradar24 - Users are entitled to a Premium account on their tracking site in exchange for sharing ADS-B data. Their software requires a decoder application such as listed above, and does not directly plot data on a GUI or map. ADS-B data is sent to their servers, and is plotted on their web site on a Google-based map. Users in sparse coverage areas may be eligible to receive ADS-B monitoring equipment from flightradar24 in exchange for an agreement to share ADS-B data.
Hardware Decoders
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