What is TransitChaser?
TransitChaser utilizes artificial intelligence to monitor real-time flight data from multiple sources, including ADSB-One, OpenSky, ADS-B Exchange, and RadarBox. It detects aircraft passing near celestial bodies like the Moon or Sun, providing alerts and predictions for optimal viewing or photography opportunities.
The tool offers customizable settings such as search radius, prediction intervals, and detection margins, along with location-based tracking via GPS or manual coordinates. Users can log transit events, download data in various formats, and receive audio alerts when aircraft are detected.
Features
- Real-time Flight Data: Integrates multiple sources like ADSB-One and OpenSky for accurate aircraft tracking
- Celestial Transit Detection: Identifies aircraft passing near the Moon or Sun with AI-powered predictions
- Customizable Settings: Adjust search radius, prediction intervals, and detection margins for precise monitoring
- Location Tracking: Supports GPS-based or manual coordinates for targeted transit detection
- Event Logging: Records transit events with options to download logs in plain text or JSON format
Use Cases
- Astronomy enthusiasts tracking aircraft during lunar or solar observations
- Photographers capturing aircraft transits against celestial backgrounds
- Aviation hobbyists monitoring flight paths near specific locations
- Researchers analyzing aircraft movement patterns relative to astronomical events
