radiotelemetry
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- noun
- /ˌreɪdioʊtɪˈlɛmɪtri/
- Specialized
- Indonesian wildlife biologist Widodo Ramono in the use of radiotelemetry, a technique for investigating large-mammal ecology.
- the use of radiotelemetry
Examples
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During the radiotelemetry observations, we did not observe a successful hunt of a rabbit by a solitary hawk, a pair, or even a trio.
Academic text (1990) -
Without modern incubators, he failed to batch eggs, and without radiotelemetry or other sophisticated equipment, he was unable to track individuals.
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The scientists monitored the cats' whereabouts by outfitting them with radiotelemetry devices and using GIS technology.
Academic text (1999) -
Some frogs exhibited long periods of inactivity, which they spent in their burrows (frog location was verified using radiotelemetry).
Academic text (2010) -
Results from radiotelemetry studies from our two study sites (see below) have shown that adult crawfish frogs inhabit the same burrows alone for long periods of time.
Academic text (2010) -
To do so, we monitor the movements and activities of individual dolphins over time, using natural shapes and notch patterns on the dorsal fins, tags of various kinds, and radiotelemetry for identification.
Academic text (1992) -
The researchers used radiotelemetry to track the movements of wildlife over large distances.
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By employing radiotelemetry, scientists can gather data from instruments located in remote areas.
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During the study, they relied on radiotelemetry to transmit information from the sensors to their main station.
Synonyms
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7.5
Measuring things far away and sending the information to people or machines to check
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word radiotelemetry combines radio and telemetry. The tele- part means 'far', as in telephone or television, and the -metry part means 'measure', as in thermometer. So, radiotelemetry literally means 'measuring from far away' with radio waves, which is why we use it to send data from distant instruments.