Tracking Aircraft with Software-Defined Radio

Discover how to track aircraft using software-defined radio in this illuminating conference talk. Learn about the ADS-B system used by aircraft worldwide to broadcast their location and other crucial data. Explore the combination of cheap radio dongles and free software that enables the capture of these transmissions. Witness live demonstrations of software-defined radio in action, capturing radio transmissions from local stations and handheld amateur radios. Gain insights into processing captured ADS-B data through event streams and websockets to create real-time aircraft tracking on a map. Experience the practical application of this technology as nearby aircraft are tracked in real-time during the presentation.