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Currently the Radarcape does not provide Multilateration by itself but requires second level software. However, an internal solution is under development and might be presented soon. | Currently the Radarcape does not provide Multilateration by itself but requires second level software. However, an internal solution is under development and might be presented soon. | ||
===Network Feeding=== | |||
There are sharing networks for aircraft data. [http://www.flightradar24.com|Flightradar24] is using a branded version of the Radarcape as device that provides data into their servers. The Radarcape as delivered also contains a way how to share data with Flightradar24. | |||
===Easy Usage=== | ===Easy Usage=== | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 13 November 2013
After the big success of the Mode-S Beast we saw that there is a big demand for a more sophisticated unit with a special focus on
- remote operation
- standalone data processing
- network feeding
- low power consumption
- easier maintenance and SW update
and not at least
- enhanced multilateration
Application Features
The idea that can realize this is a combination of the Mode-S Beast together with a embedded Linux board which are now available for a reasonable price and with community support.
For example
- Software and Firmware update may now happen with a simple click on a menu item in the internally provides web server.
- The networking can support all kind of protocols you know. Currently there is only TCP support, but based on the Linux systems others are no problem
- There no longer are DIP switches, instead the configuration can be changed just using an web browser.
and more...
Multilateration
For enhanced multilateration, the Radarcape is equipped with a GPS synchronized clock with an accuracy in the nanosecond level. This is completly processed in the FPGA without any influence through the Linux system.
Currently the Radarcape does not provide Multilateration by itself but requires second level software. However, an internal solution is under development and might be presented soon.
Network Feeding
There are sharing networks for aircraft data. [1] is using a branded version of the Radarcape as device that provides data into their servers. The Radarcape as delivered also contains a way how to share data with Flightradar24.
Easy Usage
With its small size and the low power consumption the Radarcape is ideal for running all time without a PC behind and collecting data. The application SW on the Radarcape will output collected data in several ways, like
- raw data formats for second level software on PCs
- HTML tables for personal viewing or computer postprocessing
- KML files for mapping software, such as Google Earth
Not at least the Radarcape incorporates some improvements we've leared from the Mode-S Beast, further enhancing range and frame rate.