Name:

ADCP Area Computation Method

Description:

A reference table for codes that describe the area computation methods for a Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) stream discharge measurement.

Authority:

United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group

Reference List

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.