Composite Data Type

Description

The time period over which samples are composited (also the frequency of submitting composite samples).

Valid composite types include:

  • ANNUAL

  • MONTHLY

  • QUARTERLY

  • SEASONAL

  • WEEKLY

Business Rules

Must be a valid AQS Composite Data Type.

Required when submitting composite data.

Must exist on the Protocols table in combination with paramter code, method code, sample duration code, unit code, collection frequency code, and the Sample Duration Code is C.