function nctype = nc_ushort()
%NC_USHORT:  return constant corresponding to NC_USHORT enumerated constant.
%
%   nc_datatype = nc_ushort() returns the constant value corresponding to 
%   the NC_USHORT constant in netcdf.h.  This value is not valid for 
%   creating netCDF variables in the classic format.
%
%   See also NC_ADDVAR.

nctype = 8;
return