Missile Telemetry Systems & Data Acquisition Services

A missile telemetry system collects, transmits, receives, records, and processes flight test data so engineering teams can evaluate performance, safety, and system behavior. Typical elements include RF transmit and receive paths, receivers, demodulators, bit synchronizers, PCM processors, recorders, displays, and archiving tools. Lumistar focuses on the receiving, processing, recording, simulation, and ground system side of telemetry for flight test programs.

Telemetry in rockets is the remote measurement and communication of onboard data during test or flight operations. It may include sensor readings, timing information, status data, and other engineering parameters encoded into formats such as PCM and transmitted to ground or airborne receiving systems. Data acquisition systems then recover, process, display, stream, and store that information for post-test analysis.

A telemetry system starts by collecting measurements from sensors or onboard equipment, formatting the data, and transmitting it through an RF link or other channel. Ground or airborne equipment receives the signal, demodulates it, recovers clock and data, synchronizes frames, and routes the information to displays, recorders, processing software, or archives. Simulation tools can also validate the full data path before live operations.

Lumistar provides component-level products and full integrated systems for aeronautical and aerospace telemetry applications. Offerings include RF receivers, receiver/combiners, down converters, bit synchronizers, decommutators, PCM processing and recording systems, RF recording and playback systems, range re-transmission platforms, portable telemetry stations, cable assemblies, test antennas, software tools, and customer training resources.

Yes. Lumistar develops custom integrated systems by working directly with end users to determine exact technical and operational requirements. Systems may be built in rack-mount or portable enclosures and can incorporate Lumistar products alongside third-party timing, ARINC, GPS, 1553, or other equipment. The goal is a tailored configuration that fits the customer’s flight test and data acquisition workflow.

Lumistar’s aeronautical telemetry ground systems are described as complying with Range Commanders Council IRIG 106 requirements and are used by federal test ranges and commercial flight test customers. Available configurations support telemetry receiving, retransmission, data processing, recording, display, and archiving needs. Specific program compliance details should be reviewed during requirements definition and system configuration.

Lumistar provides unlimited post-delivery technical support and offers customer training to help teams operate and maintain their systems. Support can include product operation guidance, configuration assistance, troubleshooting, software and firmware resources, field support manuals, and specialized training materials. The company also supports customers throughout the procurement process, from initial quote through on-time product delivery.

Portable telemetry systems are well suited for field deployment, mobile quick-look stations, and situations where compact size and low power consumption are important. Rack-mounted systems are often preferred for permanent or semi-permanent ground stations requiring multiple receivers, bit synchronizers, displays, recording, and archiving. Lumistar helps match enclosure type, channel count, RF capabilities, and processing functions to mission needs.