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    in situ

    Maven April 28, 2015
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    Basically, in situ means in position or place.

    In the atmospheric sciences, in situ refers to obtained through direct contact with the respective subject, such as a radiosonde measuring a parcel of air or an anemometer measuring wind, as opposed to remote sensing such as weather radar or satellites.

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