| telemeter | An instrument used for measuring the distance of an object from an observer; as, a telescope with a micrometer for measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are known. A measuring instrument which sends the information obtained from its sensors by radio to a base station. Such instruments are used for measuring conditions in space or in other locations difficult of access for humans observers, or merely to allow one observer to monitor conditions in many places simultaneaously. Telemetry. The science or process of making remote measurements and sending the data by radio. Origin: Gr. Far. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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