Bathymetric survey data covering 4,404 square kilometers in the eastern approaches to Sanday and Stronsay, conducted from May to September 2006. The dataset was collected for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor NetSurvey, adhering to IHO S44 Edition 4 Order 1 standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze seafloor depth and morphology across the 4,404 SqKm survey area for nautical charting
- Process bathymetric data collected under IHO S44 Order 1 standard for hydrographic quality assurance
- Map geological features in the Eastern Approaches to Sanday and Stronsay using survey blocks 2-7
Strengths
- Survey covers a substantial 4,404 square kilometer area
- Data collection adheres to the defined IHO S44 Edition 4 Order 1 hydrographic standard
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS)
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and file size are unknown, limiting detailed assessment
- Data is from 2006 and may not reflect current seafloor conditions
- Lack of accessible sample data prevents verification of format and structure
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor NetSurvey under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP)
- Time Range
- 29/05/2006 to 19/09/2006
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Eastern Approaches to Sanday and Stronsay, UK (Survey Blocks 2,3,5,3,4,6,7)