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What is meant by active and passive temperature control?

Active cooling systems are understood to be cooling systems that provide temperature control on the basis of energy input (electricity/battery) from the outside. Passive systems on the other hand function autonomously without energy input from outside sources. The temperature control here is provided by cooling elements that contain different cooling media.

[GMP Compliance Adviser, Chapter 16.J]

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