Definition of telemeter in English:
telemeter
noun tɪˈlɛmɪtəˈtɛlɪmiːtəˈtɛləmidər
An apparatus for recording the readings of an instrument and transmitting them by radio.
Example sentencesExamples
- The wax-coated telemeters were calibrated with a mercury thermometer over a range of 5-42 deg C.
- Signals were recorded on a computer via a telemeter.
- However, with the advent of miniaturized telemeters and thread-trailing methods, direct estimates of hatchling survival have been made.
- Radio signals from telemeters were detected by antennae surrounding each respirometer.
verb tɪˈlɛmɪtəˈtɛlɪmiːtəˈtɛləmidər
[with object]Transmit (readings) to a distant receiving set or station.
instruments used to telemeter their data are carried on two satellites
Example sentencesExamples
- If two or more telemetered otters were detected at the same location, the pilot took care to determine the distance between them and attempted to obtain a visual observation.
- Its power source comprised batteries only, so it was not expected to have great longevity; it telemetered scientific data for just five days.
- The telemetered technology will also benefit from integration with wireless-phone technology.
- For example, in a 1,000-acre potato farm, aerospace behemoth Lockheed Martin can place meteorological stations that measure 13 different weather parameters every 15 minutes and telemeter the data to a computer base station.
Derivatives
adjective tɛlɪˈmɛtrɪk
Consequently, telemetric monitoring of a single adult was used to determine the spatial limits of each burrow system, after which the capture localities of individuals were used to assign social group membership.
Example sentencesExamples
- The rate of cardiovascular deaths that might have been prevented by telemetric monitoring was zero percent.
- This telemetric enforcement solution will enable us to tag suspect persons and vehicles for criminal or public record purposes, he added.
- A blood sample to determine the serum level of cardiac troponin I was obtained 8 to 12 hours after the telemetric monitoring period ended.
- It combines telemetric recordings of uterine contractions using a tocodynamometer and daily telephone calls from a physician to offer support and advice.