Difference between revisions of "In situ"
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| − | In oceanography this term is mostly used with instruments that measure properties directly in the sea: In situ measurement, in situ sensor, in situ instrument. | + | In oceanography this term is mostly used with [[oceanographic instrument|instruments]] that measure properties directly in the sea: In situ measurement, in situ [[sensor]], in situ [[oceanographic instrument|instrument]]. |
Also used to describe the temperature that a water volume has at the depth it is located: In situ temperature. | Also used to describe the temperature that a water volume has at the depth it is located: In situ temperature. | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 13 February 2007
Definition of in situ:
In it's original place. From the Latin word situs meaning place.
This is the common definition for in situ, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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In oceanography this term is mostly used with instruments that measure properties directly in the sea: In situ measurement, in situ sensor, in situ instrument.
Also used to describe the temperature that a water volume has at the depth it is located: In situ temperature.
