satdump ☆

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Description:
Generic satellite data processing software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @SatDump | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: satellite sdr radio decoding amateur-radio signal-processing

Install: brew install --cask satdump

About:
SatDump is a comprehensive, open-source software suite designed for processing and analyzing data from a wide variety of satellites. It serves as a universal tool for decoding signals from weather, amateur radio, and scientific satellites, providing real-time and post-processing capabilities. Its primary value is consolidating multiple decoding tools into a single, cross-platform application with a user-friendly interface.

Key Features:

Real-time signal processing and decoding
Support for numerous satellite protocols (NOAA, Meteor, GOES, etc.)
Cross-platform graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line interface (CLI)
Integrated signal analysis tools (spectrum view, waterfall display)
Support for Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

Use Cases:

Receiving and decoding weather images from NOAA and Meteor satellites
Processing data from geostationary satellites like GOES-16/18
Analyzing signals from IoT and amateur radio satellites
Radio astronomy and signal intelligence research

Alternatives:

SDR# (SDRSharp) – Primarily a Windows-based SDR receiver, lacks built-in satellite decoding capabilities.
GQRX – A popular SDR receiver for Linux and macOS, but requires separate tools for satellite decoding.
WXtoImg – Legacy software specifically for NOAA APT weather satellites; less actively maintained and supports fewer satellite types.

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