A 7 square kilometer bathymetric survey conducted from 24/05/2005 to 26/05/2005 for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The data, held by the British Geological Survey, was collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology within the 7 square kilometer survey area for nautical charting.
- Assess geological features and sediment distribution from associated geological samples.
- Verify bathymetric data quality against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard specification.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed4 Order 1, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined 7 square kilometer area for focused analysis.
- Temporal coverage is precisely documented over three days in May 2005.
Limitations
- Sample data and column structure are unavailable, limiting understanding of data granularity.
- Dataset size and specific file formats are unknown, complicating integration planning.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme, contract RRS (2005/06).
- Time Range
- 24/05/2005 to 26/05/2005
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to Lowestoft, covering 7 square kilometers.