Multibeam Bathymetry Survey of Eastern Channel Bembridge MCZ

A full-coverage multibeam survey collected bathymetry and backscatter data in the Eastern Channel for the Bembridge Marine Conservation Zone from March 1 to 15, 2012. Data adheres to International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standard and includes cross lines run at 20 times the spacing of main lines.

Use Cases

• Analyze bathymetry data to model seafloor topography and identify underwater features in the Eastern Channel.
• Process backscatter data to classify seabed sediment types and habitats within the Marine Conservation Zone.
• Utilize georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiffs for spatial analysis and integration with other marine geospatial datasets.
• Apply RTK-GPS corrected UTM 30N coordinates and Chart Datum depths for precise nautical charting and navigation studies.

Strengths

• Data collection follows the International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standard for hydrographic surveys.
• Survey includes cross lines run at 20 times the spacing of main lines for quality control.
• Archived with multiple Marine Environmental Data and Information Network Data Archive Centres for long-term preservation.

Limitations

• Specific data volume, row count, and column structure are not provided in the input.
• The dataset's temporal coverage is limited to a two-week period in March 2012.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS) and the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) Data Archive Centres.

Collection Method

Multibeam survey collecting bathymetry and backscatter, with coordinates from Real Time Kinematic GPS and depths corrected to Chart Datum.

Time Range

March 1, 2012 to March 15,我们发现2012.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2012.

Geography

Eastern Channel, specifically the Bembridge Marine Conservation Zone, United Kingdom.