Airwaves OS.

Radio software that just works.

Supported Technologies

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ACARS

Decode and monitor aircraft ACARS messages with ease.

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VDL

Access VHF Data Link communications for aviation.

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HFDL

Explore global HF Data Link traffic and propagation.

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IRIDIUM Toolkit

Analyze Iridium satellite communications and signals.

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ADS-C

Track aircraft position reports via ADS-C.

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AIS

Monitor maritime vessel movements and communication.

Available Apps

Open-source decoders and tools, configured and optimized to work together seamlessly.

acarsdec

A fast, lightweight ACARS decoder for RTL-SDR and other radios.

acarshub

A multi-source ACARS collector and forwarder. Integrates with many decoders.

vdlm2dec

Decoder for VDL Mode 2 messages, widely used in aviation.

dumpvdl2

High-performance VDL2 decoder.

hfdlobserver

Monitor and decode HFDL traffic from around the world.

iridium-toolkit

Toolkit for analyzing Iridium satellite signals.

satdump

Powerful satellite signal processing and decoding.

JAERO

Decodes Aero ACARS over satellite.

AIS-Catcher

AIS receiver for decoding ship positions and messages.

Find more on GitHub

Explore additional aviation radio tools and decoders on GitHub.

Data Aggregation

Airwaves OS seamlessly feeds your decoded aviation and marine data to multiple aggregation platforms. For ACARS, VDL, HFDL, SATCOM, and AIS, we support Airframes, the world's leading open aggregator for these data types.

For ADS-B data, Airwaves OS integrates with popular aggregators like FlightAware, ADS-B Exchange, and FlightRadar24, allowing you to contribute to the global aviation tracking network.

  • Multiple aggregator support for various data types
  • Automatic, privacy-respecting data sharing
  • Enables global coverage and redundancy
  • Drives open research and transparency

Supported Platforms

Raspberry Pi

Plug-and-play support for all Raspberry Pi models.

  • Works on all Pi models
  • Optimized performance
  • Low power consumption

Single Board Computers

Support for many popular SBCs.

  • Wide hardware compatibility
  • Flexible deployment options
  • Architecture optimization

Laptops

Install on your laptop for portable SDR fun.

  • Portable operation
  • High performance
  • Full desktop experience

Get Involved

Airwaves OS is in development. Sign up for early access or follow our progress on GitHub!

Releases

Coming Soon

Check back soon for downloadable releases of Airwaves OS and supported apps!

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