Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1143 covers a 24 square kilometer area in the Western Solent. The survey was conducted by the Royal Navy from September 7 to 22, 2005, adhering to IHO S44 Edition 4 Order 1 standards. Data samples and associated geological information are archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth measurements to chart seabed topography in the 24 sq km Western Solent area
- Process geological data samples associated with the survey to characterize seafloor composition
- Validate hydrographic survey standards by comparing collected data against IHO S44 Order 1 specifications
- Map temporal changes in the channel by using the September 2005 survey as a historical baseline
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44 Edition 4 Order 1, a recognized international hydrographic standard
- Covers a defined 24 square kilometer area in the Western Solent
- Precise temporal coverage from September 7 to September 22, 2005
Limitations
- Unknown sample density, resolution, and total volume of bathymetric measurements
- Data is from a single two-week period in 2005, limiting analysis of seasonal or long-term trends
- Lack of column details prevents assessment of data structure and available attributes for modeling
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract by the Royal Navy (RN, NP1016)
- Time Range
- 07/09/2005 to 22/09/2005
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Western Solent, United Kingdom