Possible flow directions

rq-discharge-possible-flow-directions

Due to the direction separation (see Flow velocity) the SQ sensor can identify the flow direction. Therefore it has to be defined if the river only flows in one direction or if bi-directional flow can occur as for example under tidal influence.

ID

Option

Description

1

just downstream (default)

Only downstream flow is recorded.

2

two (tide)

Down- and upstream flow is recorded. Upstream flow is indicated by a negative sign.