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March 25, 2025
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| Duration Code | Duration Description | Observed or Calculated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 HOUR | Observed |
| 2 | 2 HOUR | Observed |
| 3 | 4 HOUR | Observed |
| 4 | 6 HOUR | Observed |
| 5 | 8 HOUR | Observed |
| 6 | 12 HOUR | Observed |
| 7 | 24 HOUR | Observed |
| 8 | 1 MONTH | Observed |
| 9 | 3 MONTH | Observed |
| A | 1 WEEK | Observed |
| B | 3 HOURS | Observed |
| C | COMPOSITE DATA | Observed |
| D | YEARLY | Observed |
| E | INTEGREATED PASSIVE 2-WEEKS | Observed |
| F | INTEGREATED PASSIVE 3-WEEKS | Observed |
| H | 5 MINUTE | Observed |
| I | 10 MINUTE | Observed |
| J | 15 MINUTE | Observed |
| L | INTEGRATED PASSIVE 4-WEEKS | Observed |
| N | 5 HOUR | Observed |
| P | 30 MINUTE | Observed |
| V | COMBINED 24-HR | Calculated |
| W | 8-HR RUN AVG BEGIN HOUR | Calculated |
| X | 24-HR BLK AVG | Calculated |
| Y | 3-HR BLK AVG | Calculated |
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