March 2009 survey conducted by the British Geological Survey aboard the Medway Surveyor to study coastal evolution. Data includes sea floor measurements from an ODOM Echotrac III and sub-bottom seismic profiles from a surface tow boomer, archived in BGS report OR/09/014.
Use Cases
- Analyze Holocene sediment thickness and distribution within the Paleo Valley using sub-bottom seismic profiling data.
- Map sea floor bathymetry and morphology from digitally recorded ODOM Echotrac III measurements.
- Study coastal and estuarine evolution by correlating sea floor and sub-bottom data collected over the 5-day survey period.
Strengths
- Data collected over a focused 5-day period (09/Mar/2009 to 13/Mar/2009) ensuring temporal consistency.
- Includes two complementary geophysical data types: sea floor bathymetry and sub-bottom seismic profiles.
- Survey conducted and data archived by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Limitations
- Sample data and specific column details are unavailable, limiting immediate understanding of data structure.
- Data includes both digital and paper records, which may require consolidation and digitization efforts.
- Geographic scope is limited to the Medway & Swale Estuaries, not representative of broader UK coastal systems.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Marine geophysical survey using ODOM Echotrac III for sea floor data and a surface tow boomer for sub-bottom seismic profiling.
- Time Range
- 09/Mar/2009 to 13/Mar/2009
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Medway & Swale Estuaries, UK