Silver Pit Multibeam Bathymetry Survey of Southern North Sea

A full-coverage multibeam survey collected bathymetry and backscatter data for the Silver Pit area. The survey adhered to International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standards and used Differential GPS for WGS84 coordinates. Data includes raw and processed files, georeferenced mosaics, and GeoTiff images archived with UK Marine Environmental Data and Information Network centers.

Use Cases

• Generate bathymetric charts and depth models from corrected Chart Datum depths for maritime navigation.
• Analyze seafloor composition and texture using backscatter data collected alongside bathymetry.
• Conduct geological and habitat studies by integrating georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiff images with other marine datasets.
• Perform quality assessment of hydrographic data by examining crosslines run at 20 times the spacing of main survey lines.

Strengths

• Data collection followed the stringent International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standard for hydrographic surveys.
• Survey achieved full coverage of the specified Silver Pit area in the Southern North Sea.
• Data is archived with multiple UK Marine Environmental Data and Information Network Data Archive Centres for long-term preservation.

Limitations

• Sample data and specific column definitions are unavailable for preliminary inspection.
• The dataset's size, row count, and exact file formats are not specified in the metadata.
• Access to the full raw data package requires a direct request to the British Geological Survey.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Multibeam survey collecting bathymetry and backscatter, with data processed and delivered to the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas).

Time Range

Survey conducted from 10 February 2014 to 14 March 2014.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, though the primary survey was conducted in 2014.

Geography

Southern North Sea, specifically the Silver Pit area.