In situ

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Definition of In situ:
In its original place. From the Latin word situs meaning place. In oceanography, this term is mostly used with instruments that measure properties directly in the sea: in situ measurement, in situ sensor, and in situ instrument. The term used to describe the temperature that a water volume has at the specific depth the instrument is located is known as in situ temperature.
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The main authors of this article are Schroeder, Friedhelm and Prien, Ralf
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Citation: Schroeder, Friedhelm; Prien, Ralf; (2011): In situ. Available from http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/In_situ [accessed on 19-03-2024]