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[http://www.flightradar24.com flightradar24] - Users are entitled to a Premium account on the flightradar24 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. (Windows) | [http://www.flightradar24.com flightradar24] - Users are entitled to a Premium account on the flightradar24 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. (Windows) | ||
| − | [https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 Dump1090 (Free) (Mac/Linux) | + | [https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 Dump1090] (Free) (Mac/Linux) |
==Hardware Decoders== | ==Hardware Decoders== | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 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) (Windows)
RTL1090 Decode-only, no plotting capability (Free) (Windows)
PlanePlotter Plots, shares, feeds other software (Free for 30 days, then Paid) (Windows)
flightradar24 - Users are entitled to a Premium account on the flightradar24 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. (Windows)
Dump1090 (Free) (Mac/Linux)
Hardware Decoders
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