Name:

Type of Suspension Weight Used

Description:

The code describing the type and size of suspension weight

Authority:

United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group

Reference List

Code Sort Order Valid Flag Name Description
UNSP 1 true Unspecified The velocity meter suspension weight used in the discharge measurement was not specified.
15CO 2 true 15 C 15-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
30CO 3 true 30 C 30-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
50CO 4 true 50 C 50-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
75CO 5 true 75 C 75-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
100C 6 true 100 C 100-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
150C 7 true 150 C 150-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
200C 8 true 200 C 200-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
300C 9 true 300 C 300-lb. Columbus suspension weight.
OTHR 10 true Other Some other suspension weight was used to make the discharge measurement.