Autonomous monitoring of algal biomass: Success stories and lessons learned from long-term field deployment

Algal Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Christopher Katinas, Marina Holder, Thomas A. Reichardt, JOHN McGOWEN, Jerilyn A. Timlin
DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2026.104773
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

• Long-term (3+ year) field deployment of spectroradiometric monitoring of algal biomass in outdoor ponds. • Maturation of the spectroradiometric monitoring technology from primarily offline processing to near-real-time analysis • Translated method from relative to absolute biomass estimation by establishing dilution-based calibrations that map a model parameter C a , the biomass-proxy coefficient, to ash-free dry weight.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine and coastal ecosystems Marine and coastal plant biology Algal biology and biofuel production

Publication details

Journal / source
Algal Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
97
Pages
104773–104773
Publication date
27 May 2026
Language
EN