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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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Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
The Stewards conducted a review of the incident, examining a range of evidence including positioning and marshalling system data, videos, timing telemetry, and even the team radio and in-car video footage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
For instance, raw telemetry data can be enriched with geospatial information or aggregated to derive fleet performance insights.
—Amey Banarse, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The craft was able to launch at SpaceX’s private Starbase site, but telemetry data revealed that several of the spacecraft's engines had failed, triggering the explosion before the booster and spacecraft could even separate.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Telemetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemetry. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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