Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1152 covers a 4,291 square kilometer area from Wee Bankie to Gourdon. The survey was conducted from July 17 to September 5, 2006, by contractor Gardline under the Civil Hydrography Programme. Data samples and associated geological information are archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth data to model seafloor topography across the 4,291 sq km survey area.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric readings to identify seabed composition.
- Assess survey data quality against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for hydrographic applications.
Strengths
- Survey covers a substantial 4,291 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the defined IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from July 17 to September 5, 2006.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column definitions, and sample size are unknown.
- Data is from a single 2006 campaign and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Access to the full geological samples and associated data is dependent on BGS archives.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Gardline under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP).
- Time Range
- July 17, 2006 to September 5, 2006.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Wee Bankie to Gourdon area in UK waters.