Methods

Water measurement or water-quality analytical methods. Codes and descriptions defining a method for calculating or measuring the value of a water quality or quantity parameter. Method codes are associated with one or many parameter codes.

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Properties

Name Type Description
id string
method_type string
method_category string
method_name string
method_description string
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JSON Schema

methods.json Raw ↑
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      "title": "Method Name"
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