Vertical Velocity Distribution
A reference table for codes that describe the vertical velocity distribution within the cross-section. I.e. whether the vertical distribution of velocity within the cross-section is mostly uniform, standard profile, or non-standard profile.
United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group
| Code | Sort Order | Valid Flag | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSP | 1 | true | Unspecified | The vertical velocity distribution was not specified. |
| UNKN | 2 | true | Unknown | The vertical velocity distribution was unknown (single point samples). |
| UNFM | 3 | true | Uniform | The vertical velocity was mostly uniform from top to bottom. |
| STND | 4 | true | Standard | The vertical velocity distribution predominantly matched a standard profile. |
| NSTD | 5 | true | Non-standard | The vertical velocity distribution has many areas of non-standard velocity distribution. |