Definition

Series of steps needed to generate a product.

An algorithm is a set ofguidelines that describe how to perform a task or set of steps used, sometimes repetitively, to solvea problem.A process or set of rules to be followed incalculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Comments

Algorithms implemented as software are delivered to science processing system to use as primary tools in the generation of science products. The term includes executable code, source code, job control scripts, and documentation.

Source

 CEOS/WGISS/DSIG/GLOS

Oxford library

NESDIS Data Management Lexicon and Related Terms 

Category

4. Data Stewardship words