diff --git a/src/configs/measurement.json b/src/configs/measurement.json
index c061ae9..5c45d96 100644
--- a/src/configs/measurement.json
+++ b/src/configs/measurement.json
@@ -91,6 +91,13 @@
                 ],
                 "description": "Defines the position of the measurement relative to its parent equipment or system."
             }
+        },
+        "distance":{
+            "default": null,
+            "rules": {
+                "type": "number",
+                "description": "Defines the position of the measurement relative to its parent equipment or system."
+            }
         }
     },
     "asset": {
diff --git a/src/measurements/MeasurementContainer.js b/src/measurements/MeasurementContainer.js
index 8e4632b..b7dc405 100644
--- a/src/measurements/MeasurementContainer.js
+++ b/src/measurements/MeasurementContainer.js
@@ -444,6 +444,7 @@ class MeasurementContainer {
     if (positionValue > 0) {
       return "downstream";
     }
+
     if (this.logger) {
       this.logger.error(`Invalid position provided: ${positionValue}`);
     }