bio-optical algorithms

Bio-optical algorithms are mathematical methods used to analyze light measurements taken from water to determine its biological properties, like the amount of algae, plankton, or other organic material present. When scientists shine light into water and measure how it's absorbed and reflected, these algorithms interpret that data to estimate the concentration of biological components. They are essential for monitoring ocean health, tracking climate change impacts, and studying aquatic ecosystems efficiently and accurately from remote sensors or in situ instruments.