3611 square kilometers of bathymetric survey data collected for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 2004 to August 2005. The dataset, held by the British Geological Survey, was gathered under contract TCA3/7/684 by Gardline and adheres to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze seafloor depth and morphology across the 3611 sq km survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Model geological features using the associated geological data samples referenced in the survey.
- Assess survey coverage and data density for the Solan Bank to Fair Isle Channel region.
Strengths
- Covers a substantial 3611 square kilometer maritime area.
- Data collection followed the international IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard.
- Survey conducted over a defined 16-month period from May 2004 to August 2005.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and file formats are unknown.
- The dataset's size and total number of data points (rows) are not specified.
- Data is over 15 years old and may not reflect current seafloor conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Gardline for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 01/05/2004 to 01/08/2005
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Solan Bank to Fair Isle Channel, UK waters.