# Preprocessing

This section covers spectral preprocessing techniques for NIRS data.

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overview
cheatsheet
handbook
snv
resampler
transfer_preprocessing_selector_cheatsheet
```

## Overview

Preprocessing is a critical step in NIRS data analysis. NIRS4ALL provides a comprehensive set of preprocessing operators that are sklearn-compatible and can be chained in pipelines.

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:::{grid-item-card} 📖 Preprocessing Overview
:link: overview
:link-type: doc

Comprehensive guide to available preprocessing techniques, operators, and when to use them.

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:::{grid-item-card} 📋 Cheatsheet
:link: cheatsheet
:link-type: doc

Quick reference for preprocessing selection by model type.

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:::{grid-item-card} 📚 Handbook
:link: handbook
:link-type: doc

In-depth guide with theory, advanced techniques, and multi-layer preprocessing.

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:link: resampler
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Wavelength resampling and interpolation techniques.

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## Available Preprocessing Methods

| Method | Description | Use Case |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| **SNV** | Standard Normal Variate | Scatter correction |
| **MSC** | Multiplicative Scatter Correction | Reference-based scatter correction |
| **Derivatives** | Savitzky-Golay, First/Second | Baseline removal, peak enhancement |
| **Detrend** | Polynomial detrending | Linear/quadratic baseline removal |
| **Normalization** | Min-max, area, vector | Scale standardization |
| **Smoothing** | Gaussian, moving average | Noise reduction |

## Quick Example

```python
from nirs4all.operators.transforms import SNV, SavitzkyGolay

pipeline = [
    SNV(),                                    # Scatter correction
    SavitzkyGolay(window_length=15, deriv=1), # First derivative
    # ... rest of pipeline
]
```

## See Also

- {doc}`/reference/operator_catalog` - Complete operator reference
- {doc}`snv` - Detailed SNV documentation
- {doc}`transfer_preprocessing_selector_cheatsheet` - Transfer learning preprocessing