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==Decoding, Plotting, and Sharing Software==
 
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*[http://www.sprut.de/electronic/pic/projekte/adsb/adsb_en.html adsbScopeSupports several hardware and software decoder arrangements.  (Free) (Windows)
*[http://www.planeplotter.com PlanePlotterRTL-SDR and multiple receivers supported.  Plots, shares, and can feed other software.  The de facto standard software package for decoding ACARS/ADS-B/Mode S/HF Selcal, sharing, plotting, alerting, multilateration, and Beamfinding. (Free for 30 days, then Paid. Free licenses available via [http://flightaware.com/adsb FlightAware]) (Windows)
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*[http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/cocoa1090.html Cocoa1090]   RTL-SDR-based (Free) (Mac OS X)
 
*[https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 Dump1090]  Dump1090 is a Mode S decoder specifically designed for RTLSDR devices.  It can interface with a large number of devices including RTL dongles, Kinetic SBS1/SBS3 products, and more (Free) (Mac/Linux)
 
*[https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 Dump1090]  Dump1090 is a Mode S decoder specifically designed for RTLSDR devices.  It can interface with a large number of devices including RTL dongles, Kinetic SBS1/SBS3 products, and more (Free) (Mac/Linux)
 
*[http://flightaware.com/adsb FlightAware] provides free licenses for PlanePlotter (above) in exchange for feeding data to FlightAware.  Users receive free premium accounts and can track [http://flightaware.com/adsb/stats ADS-B participation] (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi (based on dump1090), and Android)
 
*[http://flightaware.com/adsb FlightAware] provides free licenses for PlanePlotter (above) in exchange for feeding data to FlightAware.  Users receive free premium accounts and can track [http://flightaware.com/adsb/stats ADS-B participation] (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi (based on dump1090), and Android)
 
*[http://www.flightradar24.com Flightradar24]  Users are entitled to a Premium account on the Flightradar24 tracking site in exchange for sharing ADS-B data. 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.  (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi 1 and 2)
 
*[http://www.flightradar24.com Flightradar24]  Users are entitled to a Premium account on the Flightradar24 tracking site in exchange for sharing ADS-B data. 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.  (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi 1 and 2)
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*[http://radarspotting.com/forum/index.php?topic=2978.0 Modesdeco]
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*[http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm MultiPSK] Includes mode s ADS-B
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*[http://www.planeplotter.com PlanePlotter]  RTL-SDR and multiple receivers supported.  Plots, shares, and can feed other software.  The de facto standard software package for decoding ACARS/ADS-B/Mode S/HF Selcal, sharing, plotting, alerting, multilateration, and Beamfinding. (Free for 30 days, then Paid. Free licenses available via [http://flightaware.com/adsb FlightAware]) (Windows)
 
*[http://www.virtualradarserver.co.uk Virtual Radar Server]  Decodes from several ADS-B receivers or can accept networked data feed.  Serves a Google Maps-based display of aircraft positions and flight list.  (Free) (Windows)
 
*[http://www.virtualradarserver.co.uk Virtual Radar Server]  Decodes from several ADS-B receivers or can accept networked data feed.  Serves a Google Maps-based display of aircraft positions and flight list.  (Free) (Windows)
*[http://www.sprut.de/electronic/pic/projekte/adsb/adsb_en.html adsbScope]  Supports several hardware and software decoder arrangements.  (Free) (Windows)
 
*[http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/cocoa1090.html Cocoa1090]  RTL-SDR-based (Free) (Mac OS X)
 
 
 
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* [http://radarspotting.com/forum/index.php?topic=2978.0 Modesdeco]
 
  
  
 
For other [[RTL-SDR]] solutions, see the [http://www.rtl-sdr.com/big-list-rtl-sdr-supported-software/ Big List of RTL-SDR Supported Software]. Some of the packages listed here may work with other SDR hardware.
 
For other [[RTL-SDR]] solutions, see the [http://www.rtl-sdr.com/big-list-rtl-sdr-supported-software/ Big List of RTL-SDR Supported Software]. Some of the packages listed here may work with other SDR hardware.
 
  
 
==Hardware Decoders ==
 
==Hardware Decoders ==

Revision as of 18:40, 20 November 2020

ADS-B: 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.

Decoding, Plotting, and Sharing Software

  • adsbScope Supports several hardware and software decoder arrangements. (Free) (Windows)
  • Cocoa1090 RTL-SDR-based (Free) (Mac OS X)
  • Dump1090 Dump1090 is a Mode S decoder specifically designed for RTLSDR devices. It can interface with a large number of devices including RTL dongles, Kinetic SBS1/SBS3 products, and more (Free) (Mac/Linux)
  • FlightAware provides free licenses for PlanePlotter (above) in exchange for feeding data to FlightAware. Users receive free premium accounts and can track ADS-B participation (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi (based on dump1090), and Android)
  • Flightradar24 Users are entitled to a Premium account on the Flightradar24 tracking site in exchange for sharing ADS-B data. 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. (Free) (Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi 1 and 2)
  • Modesdeco
  • MultiPSK Includes mode s ADS-B
  • PlanePlotter RTL-SDR and multiple receivers supported. Plots, shares, and can feed other software. The de facto standard software package for decoding ACARS/ADS-B/Mode S/HF Selcal, sharing, plotting, alerting, multilateration, and Beamfinding. (Free for 30 days, then Paid. Free licenses available via FlightAware) (Windows)
  • Virtual Radar Server Decodes from several ADS-B receivers or can accept networked data feed. Serves a Google Maps-based display of aircraft positions and flight list. (Free) (Windows)


For other RTL-SDR solutions, see the Big List of RTL-SDR Supported Software. Some of the packages listed here may work with other SDR hardware.

Hardware Decoders




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