29 square kilometers of seafloor data were collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from June 8 to 26, 2006. The survey, conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE, adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard for shallow water.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to chart navigation hazards and safe channels within the 29 sq km survey area
- Model seafloor geology using associated sample data held by the British Geological Survey
- Assess survey methodology and data quality against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specification
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 29 square kilometer area
- Data collection follows the specific IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard
- Clear temporal coverage from June 8 to 26, 2006
Limitations
- Core data samples and geological details are held separately by the British Geological Survey and are not included here
- Dataset size, row count, column structure, and file formats are unknown
- Data is from 2006 and may not reflect current seafloor conditions
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE
- Time Range
- 08/06/2006 to, 26/06/2006
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Hamstead Ledge to Stansore Point, United Kingdom