Polychromatic monitoring of complex biological systems

Abstract

Purpose

To illustrate the application of chromatic approaches to complexity with two illustrations each involving the interaction of two complex systems biological and polychromatic light.

Design/methodology/approach

Chromatic parameters (H, L, S) were derived from the monitored biological systems plant growth monitored by CCTV with light enhancement by light emitting diodes (LED) and human tissue oxygenation data that may be obtained from optical fibre‐based monitoring. A single chromatic parameter was derived from the H, L, S parameters.

Findings

The derived chromatic parameter C_T appears to vary linearly with the aspect being monitored plant growth as indicated by chromatic parameters and blood oxygenation as indicated by chromatic parameters.

Practical implications

Illustrates the possibility of cost‐effective chromatic‐based monitoring and control of complex systems plant growth enhanced by high efficiency/low energy LEDs and human tissue blood oxygenation (TBO) as well as additional applications in advanced pulse oximetry and neonatal bilirubin monitoring.

Originality/value

Illustrates the application of a generic technology in the area of complex systems, where there are interactions between two complex systems, biological and polychromatic light. The chromatic technology supports the derivation of linear relationships for monitoring and control.

Citation

Rallis, I., Glomon, L., Deakin, A.G., Spencer, J.W. and Jones, G.R. (2006), "Polychromatic monitoring of complex biological systems", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 45-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280610640670