R/Weight.R

In nmfs-fish-tools/data_dictionary: Collaborative tool to improve consistency in terminology and develop a framework of tools for fisheries science.

#' Weight
#'
#' The individual body weight of a fish that may come from direct
#' measurements or an average across a sample.
#'
#' @format \describe{
#' \item{Examples}{average weight-at-age}
#' \item{Rationale}{The unit of measurement for the weight of individual
#' fish can vary by country or even between sampling organizations. For
#' example, some organizations measure fish weight in pounds rather than
#' in kilograms and sometimes kilograms are reported using grams. The metric
#' system is an internationally agreed-upon system of measurement and, more
#' specifically, the International System of Units (SI) is used in science
#' and should be used for fisheries science. Thus, measurements of mass
#' should be reported in kilograms (kg).}
#' \item{Alternatives}{mass}
#' \item{Range of possible values}{0--Inf}
#' \item{Units}{kg}
#' }
#' @export
Weight <- function(){
    return(0)
}