20 Facts About Telemetry

Telemetry is the in situ collection of measurements or other data at remote points and their automatic transmission to receiving equipment for monitoring.

Telemetry has been used by weather balloons for transmitting meteorological data since 1920.

Telemetry is used to transmit drilling mechanics and formation evaluation information uphole, in real time, as a well is drilled.

Telemetry is a key factor in modern motor racing, allowing race engineers to interpret data collected during a test or race and use it to properly tune the car for optimum performance.

Telemetry is used to link traffic counter devices to data recorders to measure traffic flows and vehicle lengths and weights.

Telemetry is important in water management, including water quality and stream gauging functions.

Telemetry control allows engineers to intervene with assets such as pumps and by remotely switching pumps on or off depending on the circumstances.

Telemetry is used in complex systems such as missiles, RPVs, spacecraft, oil rigs, and chemical plants since it allows the automatic monitoring, alerting, and record-keeping necessary for efficient and safe operation.

Telemetry is vital in the development of missiles, satellites and aircraft because the system might be destroyed during or after the test.

Telemetry is used by crewed or uncrewed spacecraft for data transmission.

Telemetry was a source for the Soviets, who operated listening ships in Cardigan Bay to eavesdrop on UK missile tests performed in the area.

Telemetry is useful in these cases, since it allows the logistics system to channel resources where they are needed, as well as provide security for those assets; principal examples of this are dry goods, fluids, and granular bulk solids.

Telemetry is used for patients who are at risk of abnormal heart activity, generally in a coronary care unit.

Telemetry specialists are sometimes used to monitor many patients within a hospital.

Telemetry is used to study wildlife, and has been useful for monitoring threatened species at the individual level.

Telemetry hardware is useful for tracking persons and property in law enforcement.

Telemetry has enabled bait cars, where law enforcement can rig a car with cameras and tracking equipment and leave it somewhere they expect it to be stolen.

Telemetry is used for the remote monitoring of substations and their equipment.

Telemetry is used in testing hostile environments which are dangerous to humans.

Telemetry is used in many battery operated wireless systems to inform monitoring personnel when the battery power is reaching a low point and the end item needs fresh batteries.