Telemetry plays a crucial role in the aerospace industry, enabling real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and control of high-value aerospace vehicles and systems. Whether it’s during aircraft flight testing, spacecraft launches, or missile system evaluations, telemetry systems ensure critical data is captured, transmitted, and analysed with precision.
Dewesoft, a global leader in data acquisition systems, has published an insightful article on how aerospace telemetry works and its importance in modern aerospace programs.
What is Aerospace Telemetry?
Aerospace telemetry involves the remote collection and transmission of data from airborne systems to ground-based stations. It ensures that critical parameters such as speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, and structural loads are continuously monitored during test flights or space missions. This data helps engineers make real-time decisions, ensuring the safety and performance of aerospace systems.
Key Components of a Telemetry System
Dewesoft’s article outlines the primary components of an aerospace telemetry system, including:
- Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ):
These units collect data from various sensors installed on the vehicle, such as accelerometers, strain gauges, and thermocouples. - Transmitters:
Transmitters send collected data to ground stations via radio frequencies. This ensures seamless data flow even when the vehicle is operating at high altitudes or across long distances. - Ground Station Receivers:
Ground stations receive the transmitted data, process it, and display it for engineers and operators in real time. Dewesoft’s telemetry solutions integrate high-performance receivers to ensure accurate data transmission and analysis. However, they also include multi-domain recording capabilities with advanced support for PCM telemetry streams, RADAR, LiDAR, video, and various bus interfaces. Additionally, Dewesoft ensures time-synchronized data acquisition across all sources using internal or external time references such as IRIG, PTP V2, and GPS PPS. - Data Analysis Software:
Data captured during testing is only valuable if it can be analysed efficiently. Dewesoft’s software offers powerful tools for real-time visualisation, processing, and reporting of telemetry data, allowing engineers to derive actionable insights immediately.
Applications of Telemetry in Aerospace
Telemetry is widely used across multiple aerospace sectors, including:
- Flight Testing:
Telemetry systems are critical during the development and certification of new aircraft, ensuring that they meet safety and performance standards. - Space Exploration:
From satellite launches to manned space missions, telemetry ensures that critical data from spacecraft is transmitted to mission control. - Missile and Weapon Testing:
Aerospace telemetry is essential in Defence applications, where real-time data is needed to monitor missile performance and ensure accurate targeting.
Why Choose Dewesoft Telemetry Solutions?
Dewesoft’s telemetry systems stand out due to their reliability, flexibility, and advanced data analysis capabilities. With modular, ruggedised hardware and user-friendly software, Dewesoft provides aerospace engineers with a complete solution for their telemetry needs.
Metromatics: Your Local Telemetry Partner
Metromatics has a long history of supporting Aerospace and Defence industries in Australia and New Zealand. As Dewesoft’s local distributor, we provide:
- Expert advice and consultation on aerospace telemetry systems.
- Local sales, service, and technical support.
- Tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of aerospace projects in the region.
If you’re working on an aerospace project and want to learn more about telemetry solutions, contact our team today. We’d be happy to discuss how Dewesoft’s products can benefit your application. To read the original article, click here.