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Know of an API where I am able to collect AIS data without having to pay $hundreds/month?
by dan_quixote 7y ago
Know of an API where I am able to collect AIS data without having to pay $hundreds/month?
- jimktrains2 7y agoSome hams listen and post it to APRS, but that'd only cover area where it's done, not globally.
- emilecantin 7y agoIt's pretty costly to collect globally in the first place, so I'd be surprised if there was a good API for that. The good news is that it's relatively cheap to start collecting yourself, get a dAISy[0] and a VHF antenna and you can collect the data directly from any ships in range. Marinetraffic.com also has a program where they'll send you a receiver for free if you're in a low-coverage area. I got one at home. [0]: https://www.tindie.com/products/astuder/daisy-ais-receiver/ https://www.tindie.com/products/astuder/daisy-ais-receiver/
- dan_quixote 7y agoI've thought about it - the Puget Sound is ever-so-slightly within line of sight (about half mile to the shore and about 3-4 miles from the ship lane). I figured this was not quite clear enough. May be wrong though.
- emilecantin 7y agoGo for it. Right now I'm receiving a ship on the river 12.5 miles upstream from my house, through trees and buildings, and my antenna isn't even mounted properly. I'll probably receive from much farther out if I mount it on the roof like I've been meaning to. If you can see the ships, you'll definitely receive them. 3-4 miles is nothing.