telemetrystation

noun
UK /tɪˈlɛmɪtri ˈsteɪʃən/
US /təˈlɛmɪtri ˈsteɪʃən/

A place where machines send information about themselves to people far away.

The scientists at the telemetrystation watched the rocket's speed on their screens.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A ground facility that receives and records measurements sent from a spacecraft or aircraft.

The telemetrystation picked up the drone's altitude readings every second.

3. A remote outpost that collects and forwards environmental data automatically.

The weather telemetrystation on the mountain sends temperature reports all winter.

4. A computer setup that gathers performance data from distant equipment.

Engineers checked the telemetrystation to see how the wind turbines were running.