telemeter

/ˈtɛləˌmitər/
noun
  1. An instrument that measures and transmits data over a distance, often by radio or wire.
    • Engineers used a telemeter to track the rocket's speed during flight.
    • The deep-sea probe's telemeter sent pressure data to the surface ship.
    • The weather balloon carried a telemeter to send temperature readings back to the lab.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To measure and transmit data from a remote source using a telemeter.
    • The satellite can telemeter images of the Earth's surface every hour.
    • We need to telemeter the temperature inside the volcano for safety.
    • Scientists telemeter the heart rates of wild animals to study their stress levels.