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Definitions for telemeter
təˈlɛm ɪ tər, ˈtɛl əˌmi-; ˈtɛl əˌmi tərteleme·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
telemeternoun
any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer
Wiktionary
telemeternoun
Any device used in telemetry
telemeternoun
A device used for rangefinding, especially of military targets
Etymology: télémètre invented by Selligue, from
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telemeter
A telemeter is an apparatus or instrument used to measure quantities or events from a distance, often utilizing transmission of radio or ultrasonic signals. These measurements can include distances, atmospheric conditions, or any other physical properties. It is often used in remote or inaccessible locations, including space and military operations.
Webster Dictionary
Telemeternoun
an instrument used for measuring the distance of an object from an observer; as, a telescope with a micrometer for measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are known
Wikidata
Telemeter
The original meaning of telemeter, and still one of the main uses of the word, was a device used to measure distances to remote objects, that is, a rangefinder. Originally optical devices used in surveying, they soon found military applications in rangefinding, especially naval gunnery. More generally, a telemeter is a device used to remotely measure any quantity. It consists of a sensor a transmission path and a display, recording, or control device. Telemeters are the physical devices used in telemetry. Electronic devices are widely used in telemetry and can be wireless or hard-wired, analog or digital. Other technologies are also possible, such as mechanical, hydraulic and optical.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Telemeter
tē-lem′e-tėr, n. an instrument for fixing distances in surveying, &c.—adj. Telemet′ric.—n. Telem′etry. [Gr. tēle, far, metron, measure.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
telemeter
An instrument for determining long distances. (See Range-finder.) One of the best-known telemeters is the invention of Capt. A. Gautier of the French army. It consists of a short tube containing two mirrors set at an angle of 45° with each other, one of which is fixed; the other admits of a slight rotation. A hole in the side of the tube allows the image of a secondary distant object on the prolongation of the base-line to be brought in line with that of the distant object whose distance is to be measured. An observation is next taken from the other end of the short base-line, and the image of the secondary object again brought in contact with that of the principal object by rotating a ring on the front of the tube. The extent of this rotation (as denoted by a scale), gives a factor which, multiplied by the base-line, gives the required distance.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of telemeter in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of telemeter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- telémetroSpanish
- telémetroPortuguese
- 遥测仪Chinese
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