ONDA Protocol

Micro-Drift

Subtle, trending changes in data (e.g., +2 bpm in RHR over 3 nights) that precede a systemic crash.

Micro-Drift refers to subtle, directional shifts in biomarker data over time — e.g., resting heart rate creeping up by 2 bpm over several nights, or HRV trending down. These small changes often precede noticeable illness or performance decline.

Key Points

  • Early warning — micro-drift can signal stress, infection, or overtraining before symptoms
  • Noise vs. signal — requires sufficient data quality and baseline to distinguish
  • Predictive modeling — AI can detect micro-drift patterns and flag anomalies

In ONDA Life

The AI Biomarker Tracking article covers protocols for detecting micro-drift and predictive anomaly detection.