radiotelemetry
/ˌreɪdioʊtəˈlɛmətri/
noun
- The use of radio signals to automatically measure and transmit data from a remote source to a receiving station.
- Scientists use radiotelemetry to track the migration patterns of sea turtles.
- Radiotelemetry allows wildlife researchers to monitor animal movements without disturbing them.
- The weather balloon sends atmospheric data back to the lab via radiotelemetry.