Satellites to Monitor the State of the Volga River: Monitoring System Being Developed in Russia

Scientists traveled 1500 km along the Volga from 2022 to 2024, collecting 227 water samples. These samples underwent fluorescence analysis, revealing four groups of organic substances.

Satellites to Monitor the State of the Volga River: Monitoring System Being Developed in Russia

The data gathered will assist in interpreting satellite imagery. The development of this monitoring system will allow for tracking the water's condition, identifying pollution, and forecasting algae blooms.