English · Science & Technology
telemetry
/təˈlɛm.ɪ.tri/
[/təˈlɛm.ɪ.tri/]
remote data collection
Advancednoun
Definition
The automatic measurement and transmission of data from remote sources to a receiving system.
Example
Engineers analyze flight telemetry to detect problems long before they become serious.
Engineers analyze flight telemetry to detect problems long before they become serious.
Etymology
From Greek 'tele' (far) and 'metron' (measure), coined in the early twentieth century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in aerospace, software monitoring, and motorsport.