ADCP Area Computation Method
A reference table for codes that describe the area computation methods for a Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) stream discharge measurement.
United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group
| Code | Sort Order | Valid Flag | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSP | 1 | true | Unspecified | The area computation method was not specified. |
| PARA | 2 | true | Parallel to boat course | "Area is computed parallel to average boat course (DEFAULT)," |
| PRMF | 3 | true | Perpendicular to flow | Area is computed perpendicular to the mean flow vector. |
| PRPA | 4 | true | Perpendicular to arbitrary angle/azimuth | Area is computed perpendicular to an arbitrary angle or azimuth. |