Current Meter Suspension
A reference table for codes that describe the types of velocity meter suspensions.
United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group
| Code | Sort Order | Valid Flag | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSP | 1 | true | Unspecified | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was not specified. |
| TROD | 2 | true | Top-setting wading rod | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a top-setting wading rod. |
| IROD | 3 | true | Round rod | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a round rod (ice). |
| PREL | 4 | true | Pack Reel | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a pack reel. |
| AREL | 5 | true | A-Reel | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a A-reel. |
| BREL | 6 | true | B-Reel | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a B-reel crane. |
| EREL | 7 | true | E-Reel | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a E-reel. |
| HAND | 8 | true | Handline | The velocity meter suspension used in the discharge measurement was a handline. |
| RIGD | 9 | true | Rigid boat mount | The velocity meter is mounted rigidly on a manned boat or RC boat |
| TETH | 10 | true | Tethered boat | The velocity meter is deployed on a tethered boat |
| ICEM | 11 | true | Ice Surface Mount | The velocity meter is attached to an ice surface mount |