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In-depth technical analysis of the Airbus BelugaXL (A330-743L) super-transporter: aerodynamics, Trent 700 engines, inter-plant European flights, and Mode-S tracking on ADSBItalia.
Explore HFDL and ACARS reception techniques using RTL-SDR v4, Airspy, and Long Wire antennas. Configure 'dumphfdl' and feed telemetry data to ADSBItalia.
An in-depth analysis of NATO antisubmarine warfare (ASW) patrol operations in the Mediterranean, tracking Boeing P-8A Poseidon and Leonardo P-72A aircraft using ADS-B and Mode-S telemetry.
Instrumental comparative analysis between Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) and resonant cavity filters for ADS-B tracking stations in dense cellular tower environments.
Technical analysis of the Gulfstream G700, from aerodynamic performance at Mach 0.90 to Mode-S tracking of extreme operational altitudes at FL510 across the ADSBItalia network.
Advanced technical guide to extract extended avionics data from Mode-S Comm-B messages. Learn how to display IAS, Mach, and roll angle directly from your feeder.
Technical and telemetry analysis of meteorological research missions into the core of Atlantic hurricanes aboard NOAA's legendary WP-3D Orion turboprops.
Discover how pilots leverage VFR flight plan precision and 1090 MHz ADS-B tracking to paint massive geometric figures and portraits visible in real-time on the radar map.
An in-depth analysis of aerodynamic performance, Progress D-18T engines, and Mode-S tracking of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy-lift giants via the ADSBItalia receiver network.
In-depth ADSBItalia global network report for Week of October 12 - 18, 2026: telemetry analysis of top-tracked commercial flights, ADS-C oceanic routes, government VIP flagships, international military sorties, HEMS rescue, and transponder emergencies.
Technical analysis of Canadair CL-415 water scooping maneuvers and the challenges of very low-altitude Mode-S radar tracking in wooded canyons.
Technical analysis of radar tracking for Airbus A330 MRTT and Boeing KC-135 tanker aircraft during air-to-air refueling missions at FL260.
In-depth technical analysis of Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) for 1090 MHz Mode S signals enabling nanosecond-precision geolocalization of non-ADS-B aircraft.
Discover the secrets of VDL Mode 2 (VHF Data Link), the aeronautical digital protocol for CPDLC and ACARS. Step-by-step guide on antennas, SDR, and dumpvdl2.
In-depth technical analysis of Boeing 777-9 (N779XW) certification flight tests at Moses Lake: trailing cone aerodynamics, static pressure calibration, and Mode-S tracking on ADSBItalia.
In-depth technical breakdown of an emergency at 37,000 feet on Arctic routes: rapid depressurization, ICAO track offset maneuver, rapid descent to FL100, transponder Squawk 7700, and ADS-B radar tracking.
Empirical analysis with a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) on attenuation at 1.09 GHz. Learn how to recover up to 4.2 dB in ADS-B RF reception.
The Airbus A321XLR (F-WWCV, Hex 384C20) completed a record 11-hour flight at FL410 over the North Atlantic. Learn how the ADSBItalia network and HFDL/SDR receivers track aircraft far beyond line-of-sight radar.
Starting today, ADSBItalia introduces free proactive email monitoring: the system automatically detects your station from your local network and alerts you if your receiver stops sending data.
Learn how to intercept HFDL (High Frequency Data Link) transmissions to track transatlantic and intercontinental oceanic flights beyond the horizon using SDR.
Navigating deep mountain valleys at low altitude poses severe line-of-sight challenges for 1090 MHz Mode-S tracking. By leveraging nanosecond-precise Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) across local feeder networks, ADSBItalia successfully reconstructs the operational tracks of Leonardo AW139 emergency helicopters.
From Leonardo da Vinci portraits to complex geometric flight patterns, explore the mathematics, coordinate navigation, and radar loops behind airborne sky art.
A practical, deep-dive guide for ADS-B feeder operators: low-loss coax cables, 1090 MHz bandpass SAW filters, LNA gain staging, and MLAT timestamp synchronization.
Discover how community receiver meshes track Coast Guard search-and-rescue flights, maritime surveillance ATR-72s, and NATO refueling orbits using ADS-B and ACARS.
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