telemetry
noun
te·lem·e·try tə-ˈle-mə-trē 
1
: the science or process of telemetering data
2
: data transmitted by telemetry
3
: biotelemetry
telemetric
ˌte-lə-ˈme-trik
adjective telemetrically
ˌte-lə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
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Telemetry is used to obtain data on the internal functioning of missiles, rockets, unmanned planes, satellites, and probes, providing data on such factors as position, altitude, and speed as well as conditions like temperature, air pressure, wind speed, and radiation. Weather forecasters rely on telemetry to map weather patterns. Astronauts on the space shuttle are monitored with telemetry that measures and transmits readings on their blood pressure, respiration, and heart rates. Similar kinds of telemetry are used by biologists to study animals in the wild and keep track of their populations and movements. Telemetry is also widely used in modern agriculture, often to regulate irrigation.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Satellite telemetry and geologgers show that there are special stopover sites along migration routes where migrants rest and refuel, such as the Texas Gulf Coast, the Florida Panhandle and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. 
Tom Langen, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Another issue as the countdown ticked into its final hours was troubleshooting to find the cause of a momentary communications glitch in one of the channels relaying commands and telemetry to and from the Orion spacecraft. William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 Dens are identified by GPS and radio telemetry data, which is available because about half of wild Mexican wolves wear radio collars. Matt Mcclain, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The new IIoT platform uses machine telemetry and high-speed analytics to continuously monitor production lines to provide early detection and prevention of potential issues in the material flow. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Metadata and telemetry information reveals a remarkable amount about you. Susan Landau, The Conversation, 23 May 2022 Apparently, the attitude control system had suddenly started sending the telemetry data through the wrong computer, which was no longer working properly. WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 Jess said that most organizations are only using 30% or 40% of their telemetry. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 17 May 2022 This entails the partial or full employment of technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, namely industrial automation and artificial intelligence, all propelled by 5G telemetry and big data. Radu Magdin, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021 See More
Tom Langen, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Another issue as the countdown ticked into its final hours was troubleshooting to find the cause of a momentary communications glitch in one of the channels relaying commands and telemetry to and from the Orion spacecraft. William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 Dens are identified by GPS and radio telemetry data, which is available because about half of wild Mexican wolves wear radio collars. Matt Mcclain, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The new IIoT platform uses machine telemetry and high-speed analytics to continuously monitor production lines to provide early detection and prevention of potential issues in the material flow. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Metadata and telemetry information reveals a remarkable amount about you. Susan Landau, The Conversation, 23 May 2022 Apparently, the attitude control system had suddenly started sending the telemetry data through the wrong computer, which was no longer working properly. WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 Jess said that most organizations are only using 30% or 40% of their telemetry. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 17 May 2022 This entails the partial or full employment of technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, namely industrial automation and artificial intelligence, all propelled by 5G telemetry and big data. Radu Magdin, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
telemetry
noun
te·lem·e·try tə-ˈlem-ə-trē
plural telemetries
1
: the science or process of telemetering data
2
: data transmitted by telemetry
3
: biotelemetry