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In-Situ Observation

1 Definition

Observations performed in the same Place where a Phenomenon occurs, normally without isolating it from other systems (its environment) or altering its pre-Observation state.

Notes

• The main Characteristic of such observations is that distance has no or only negligible (within Uncertainty) influence on the Value of the Property observed. In-Situ Observations therefore often require either direct physical contact or small distances between a Sensor and the observed Phenomenon.
• Observations not fulfilling these conditions are considered Remote Sensing.

Examples

Sources

• KCEO