What data do I get when I have my own ADS-B system?

Discussion in 'Other technical not related to ADSBx Feeding' started by PeteJones69, Feb 3, 2020.

  1. PeteJones69

    PeteJones69 New Member

    Hi,

    I just wanted to know what data I get from an ADS-B system? If I use a PiAware dongle, for example, can I access the raw data? I'm looking to query the data myself, rather than use another software system/app.

    Cheers
    Pete
     
    PeteJones69, Feb 3, 2020
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  2. wiedehopf

    wiedehopf Administrator Staff Member

    The flightaware dongles are just rtl-sdr compatible software defined radios.
    You can use them independent of flightaware.

    How raw do you want the data?

    dump1090-fa / readsb are the currently used software to talk to the USB receiver.

    You can get SBS or AVR or beast format from them.
    AVR/beast is raw messages.

    You can also use the aircraft.json which by default is written every second and looks like this:
    https://pastebin.com/hFfrPGtd

    Otherwise dump1090-fa / readsb are open source and it's not too hard to program your own interface if you need something different.
     
    wiedehopf, Feb 3, 2020
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  3. PeteJones69

    PeteJones69 New Member

    Thanks, the json feed looks like the best (easiest) option! :cool:
     
    PeteJones69, Feb 3, 2020
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