Difference between revisions of "In situ"
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* The sensors are well protected and therefore have a longer lifetime | * The sensors are well protected and therefore have a longer lifetime | ||
* The calibration of the sensors is more stable and the calibration procedure is easier | * The calibration of the sensors is more stable and the calibration procedure is easier | ||
| − | * Biofouling can easily prevented by applying chemical methods (cleaning). | + | * [[Sensor Systems|Biofouling]] can easily prevented by applying chemical methods (cleaning). |
Revision as of 12:27, 31 May 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.
A related topic are Inline measurements: Sensors or instruments are situated in a flow-through system, e.g., on board a ship, in which water is pumped from the outside. This technique is applied in the FerryBox. The advantages of Inline measurements are:
- The sensors are well protected and therefore have a longer lifetime
- The calibration of the sensors is more stable and the calibration procedure is easier
- Biofouling can easily prevented by applying chemical methods (cleaning).
