774 square kilometers of seabed were surveyed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from July 2008 to March 2009. The British Geological Survey holds the samples and associated geological data, collected by contractor Fugro OSAE to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data and geological samples to model seabed composition and morphology across the 774 sq km survey area.
- Process survey data collected to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for hydrographic charting and nautical safety applications.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric readings for coastal and marine geological research.
Strengths
- Covers a substantial 774 square kilometer area of seabed.
- Data collection adheres to the defined IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from 04/07/2008 to 06/03/2009 is documented.
Limitations
- Specific column names, row counts, and file formats are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
- Data is from a single survey in 2008-2009 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE under the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 04/07/2008 to 06/03/2009
- Freshness
- Metadata was updated on 2026-03-11, but the underlying survey data is from 2008-2009.
- Geography
- Chesil Beach to Handfast Point, Blocks 1-12 (DORIS).