HI1076 bathymetric survey covers a 6 square kilometer area near Lowestoft from May to June 2004. The data was collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard. The British Geological Survey holds the samples and associated geological data.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography and bathymetric features for the 6 square kilometer survey area.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Validate hydrographic survey methodologies against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard.
- Integrate bathymetric data with other marine datasets using the specified contract identifier (RRS (2004/05)).
Strengths
- Data collected to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed4 Order 1).
- Clear spatial scope of 6 square kilometers and temporal scope from 25/05/2004 to 09/06/2004.
- Held and curated by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Dataset is nearly 20 years old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Specific data structure, row count, column features, and file formats are unknown.
- Geographic coverage is limited to a single, small area near Lowestoft.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 25/05/2004 to — 09/06/2004
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Lowestoft, UK (6 square kilometer area)