Multibeam Bathymetry Survey of South West Deeps Western Channel

A partial coverage multibeam survey collected bathymetry and backscatter data for the South West Deeps (West) area. The survey was conducted from February 10 to March 25, 2013, adhering to International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standards and using Differential Global Navigation Satellite System positioning. Data includes georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiff images archived with UK Marine Environmental Data and Information Network centers.

Use Cases

• Analyze bathymetry data to model seafloor topography and identify underwater features in the Western Channel
• Process backscatter data alongside bathymetry for seabed habitat classification and geological mapping
• Use georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiff images for visual seafloor assessment and change detection over time
• Integrate WGS84 latitude and longitude coordinates with Chart Datum corrected depths for precise nautical charting

Strengths

• Data collected to International Hydrographic Organization Order 1a standard, ensuring high hydrographic quality
• Positional data acquired using Differential Global Navigation Satellite System for accurate WGS84 coordinates
• Includes both raw and processed data deliverables, such as georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiff images
• Archived with multiple UK Marine Environmental Data and Information Network Data Archive Centres for preservation

Limitations

• Partial coverage survey; full seafloor coverage not achieved due to project curtailment
• Specific technical details on data density, resolution, or row/column counts are not provided in the input

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), archived with Marine Environmental Data and Information Network Data Archive Centres.

Collection Method

Multibeam survey collecting bathymetry and backscatter, data delivered to Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.

Time Range

Survey conducted from February 10, 2013, to March 25, 2013.

Freshness

Metadata last updated March 26, 2026; survey data is from 2013.

Geography

South West Deeps (West): Western Channel & Celtic Sea, United Kingdom.