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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.
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ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
There were also problems finding the hardware to run computer programs written at the turn of the century that could allow greater control of the spacecraft and analyze its telemetry.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In addition, the telemetry data will be used for future flights, with two more vehicles already in various stages of production in Germany.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025
While Athena's engine shut down and the craft began drawing solar power, engineers are waiting for further communications from Athena and other telemetry to determine the mission priorities.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Telemetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemetry. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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