22, 15, 2, 2, and 29 square kilometer survey areas document seafloor depth and geology in the Thames Estuary. The British Geological Survey holds samples and data from this Maritime and Coastguard Agency survey conducted from June to July 2004.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth variations across the five distinct survey areas (South Ship Head to Black Deep A-D, Caister Shoal & Road) totaling 70 square kilometers.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric readings to map seabed composition in the Thames Estuary.
- Use survey data adhering to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for nautical chart updates or coastal engineering planning.
Strengths
- Survey covers five defined geographic areas with precise square kilometer measurements (22, 15, 2, 2, 29).
- Data collection followed the international IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- The dataset's core bathymetric and sample data structure (rows, columns, file formats) is unspecified.
- Data is from a single survey in 2004 and may not reflect current seafloor conditions.
- Lack of column details prevents immediate understanding of specific measured variables.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the MCA Civil Hydrography Programme, contractor RN (NP1016).
- Time Range
- 11/06/2004 to 06/07/2004
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Thames Estuary, UK: South Ship Head to Black Deep and Caister Shoal & Caister Road areas.