Selsyn

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008781",
  "term": "Selsyn",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of electromechanical device used for transmitting angular position data remotely. In meteorology, selsyns were historically used in weather stations to remotely indicate the direction of wind vanes or the position of other meteorological instruments. They provide a reliable method for synchronous data transmission over short distances.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/selsyn/"
}