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Everything about Telemetry

Automatic collection and transmission of data

Telemetry is the in situ collection of measurements or other data at remote points and their automatic transmission to receiving equipment (telecommunication) for monitoring. The word is derived from the Greek roots tele, 'far off', and metron, 'measure'. Systems that need external instructions and data to operate require the counterpart of telemetry: telecommand. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: TelemetryA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetryInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Control and Dynamic SystemsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Aquatic animal telemetry: A panoramic window into the underwater worldCited 1,302 times
  5. Go sideways: Monitoring (medicine)A closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Tracking systemA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun The science, and associated technology, of the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to a receiving station for analysis.

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📚 Books worth reading

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