dump1090
A Mode S decoder for RTLSDR devices that decodes aircraft ADS-B signals with robust error correction and network streaming.
What is dump1090?
Dump1090 is an open-source Mode S decoder for RTLSDR devices that captures and decodes aircraft ADS-B signals transmitted on 1090 MHz. It extracts aircraft position, altitude, speed, and identification data from radio signals, enabling real-time aircraft tracking and monitoring. The software solves the problem of accessing aviation traffic data without expensive commercial equipment.
Aviation enthusiasts, hobbyists with RTLSDR devices, developers building aircraft tracking applications, and researchers needing affordable ADS-B data collection tools.
Developers choose Dump1090 for its robust weak-signal decoding capabilities, built-in network streaming features, and practical error correction that often provides better range than alternative decoders. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a popular choice in the RTLSDR community.
Overview
Dump1090 is a simple Mode S decoder for RTLSDR devices
Use Cases
Best For
- Tracking local aircraft traffic with RTLSDR hardware
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