August to September 2005 survey collected seafloor and subsurface data off Scotland's west coast aboard the RSS Charles Darwin. The British Geological Survey conducted the work across UK and Irish waters between 55–57°N and 8–14°W. Data types include bathymetry, seismic, magnetic, and gravity measurements.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor bathymetry using multibeam system data for habitat mapping.
- Analyze subsurface geological structures with Airgun, Boomer, Pinger, and Sparker seismic data.
- Correlate magnetic and gravity data anomalies with known seabed features.
- Integrate multibeam data with existing UK, Irish, and French surveys for regional seabed studies.
Strengths
- Survey conducted over a defined 29-day period from 11 August to 08 September 2005.
- Covers a specific geographic area bounded by 55–57°N and 8–14°W.
- Collects multiple complementary geophysical data types: bathymetry, seismic, magnetic, and gravity.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, row count, column structure, and file formats are unknown.
- Data is from a single survey in 2005 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Technical details are contained in an internal report, requiring external retrieval for full context.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Marine survey using Simrad EM12 multibeam system, Airgun, Boomer, Pinger, Sparker, and magnetic/gravity instruments aboard the RSS Charles Darwin.
- Time Range
- 11 August 2005 to 08 September 2005
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- UK and Irish waters in the North Channel/Rockall Trough, between 55–57°N and 8–14°W.