implement an adsb decoder in python

To implement an ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) decoder in Python, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the following libraries using pip:

• pyModeS
• pyserial

2. Connect an ADS-B receiver to your computer via USB.

3. Create a Python script and import the required libraries:

main.py
import serial
import pyModeS as pms
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4. Open the serial port where the ADS-B receiver is connected:

main.py
ser = serial.Serial("COM3", baudrate=3000000, timeout=30)
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Note: make sure to replace "COM3" with the appropriate port name for your system.

5. Continuously read data from the serial port:

main.py
while True:
    data = ser.readline().strip()
    decoded = pms.df(data)
    if decoded:
        print(decoded)
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Note: the above code will continuously read data from the serial port and decode it using pyModeS library. If a valid message is received, it will be printed to the console.

6. Save the script and run it from your terminal:

python adsb_decoder.py
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Note: make sure to replace adsb_decoder.py with the appropriate name for your script.

That's it! You now have a working ADS-B decoder in Python. You can use the decoded data for various applications such as aircraft tracking, flight visualization, etc.