Telemetry gains traction

摘要

Operating efficiency, performance, service scheduling, problem-solving and security are all in focus as remote combine and tractor monitoring steps up a gear. Peter Hill reportssWhat could a jet airliner and a modern combine harvester possibly have in common?OK, they both have wheels, windows and seats. But the more sophisticated connection is telemetry - a means of collecting data remotely that can be used to improve the way machines operate and drive down costs.