Multi-Channel Digital Telemetry Systems

In aerospace and flight test applications, multichannel refers to the ability to simultaneously acquire, transmit, and process multiple independent data streams from various onboard sensors or sources. Lumistar's LS-68 Series is a prime example — it routes each PCM data stream through its own bit synchronizer, frame synchronizer, and decommutator, all within a single integrated unit, enabling real-time data communication from multiple channels concurrently to ground station displays and recorders.

A multi-channel digital telemetry system simultaneously acquires, transmits, and processes data from multiple sensors or data streams over RF or network links. In aerospace applications, it captures flight test parameters in real time, routing them through bit synchronizers, frame synchronizers, and decommutators to deliver usable engineering data to ground station displays and recorders. Lumistar's systems consolidate this full ground station capability into compact, modular, and portable form factors.

The LS-68 Series is available in three configurations: a small modular unit for compact installations, a portable lunchbox format (LS-68-M-P1) for field-deployable operations, and a 1U rack-mounted unit (LS-68-R1) for fixed facility installations. This flexibility allows engineers to deploy the same processing capability across lab, field, and airborne environments.

The LS-68 Series integrates an IRIG Time Code Reader/Generator and PTP (Precision Time Protocol) Network Time synchronization. These ensure precise timing alignment across all telemetry data streams, which is critical for flight test data correlation, multi-source data fusion, and compliance with IRIG 106 telemetry standards used in aerospace and defense testing.

Yes. The LS-68 Series includes built-in Telemetry over IP (TMoIP) capability, enabling telemetry data to be distributed across standard IP networks. This supports remote monitoring, multi-site data sharing, and integration with networked ground station architectures — all without requiring dedicated proprietary cabling infrastructure between processing nodes.

Yes. The LS-68 Series supports PCM data simulation, allowing engineers to generate synthetic telemetry streams for system testing and validation. It also includes data recording and playback functionality, enabling post-flight data review and reprocessing. These capabilities make it suitable for both live flight test operations and laboratory development and verification workflows.

Lumistar's multi-channel digital telemetry systems serve four primary industries: Aerospace & Flight Test, for real-time PCM telemetry acquisition and processing on manned and unmanned aircraft programs; Defense & Military, supporting IRIG 106-compliant weapons testing, UAV monitoring, and range instrumentation; Federal Test Ranges, for fixed and portable ground station deployments handling multi-stream data processing; and Space & Launch Vehicles, providing compact telemetry processing for launch vehicle monitoring and space vehicle data acquisition.