Telemetry

First Data-Transmission Circuit Developed

Dec 28, 1845

One of the first data-transmission circuits was developed in 1845 between the Russian Tsar's Winter Palace and army headquarters.

System of Weather and Snow-Depth Sensors Built

Nov 30, 1874

French engineers built a system of weather and snow-depth sensors on Mont Blanc that transmitted real-time information to Paris.

American inventor C. Michalke Patented the Selsyn

Jul 28, 1901

American inventor C. Michalke patented the selsyn, a circuit for sending synchronized rotation information over a distance.

Set of Seismic Stations Were Built with Telemetering

Nov 28, 1906

In 1906 a set of seismic stations were built with telemetering to the Pulkovo Observatory in Russia.

System of Telemetry Developed

Jul 30, 1912

Commonwealth Edison developed a system of telemetry to monitor electrical loads on its power grid.

Extensive Telemetry Systems Used in the Construction of the Panama Canal

Aug 30, 2013

The Panama Canal used extensive telemetry systems to monitor locks and water levels.