Transmitting instrument readings to remote locations through wires, radio waves, or other means. Also known as remote metering.
Use of an electrical apparatus transmitting data to a distant point for indicating, recording, or integrating the values of a variable quantity.
The process of electronically reading a gas or electric meter, storing the data, and reporting the information to a computer at some remote location. Some telemetry units call the central computer at prearranged times; others are capable of receiving calls from the central computer and transmitting reports on demand.
A form of remote metering - often electronic.
Process by which measurable electrical quantities from substations and generating stations are transmitted through telecommunication to a remote location.
Measuring an object or phenomenon at a distance. Radio is often used to transmit the measured data from the point of measurement to a remote observer.
The measuring, transmitting, receiving, and indicating apparatus for obtaining the value of a quantity at a distance.