Barnstaple Bay bathymetric survey data covers a combined area of 1,077 square kilometers, collected for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 2007 to September 2008. The survey was conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard, with samples and geological data archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to model seabed topography and morphology across the 949 sq km survey area.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric readings to study seabed composition in the Lundy block (128 sq km).
- Assess survey compliance and accuracy against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for hydrographic applications.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the recognized IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Covers a substantial combined survey area of 1,077 square kilometers in Barnstaple Bay.
- Data collection spanned over 16 months from May 2007 to September 2008, providing temporal coverage.
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) and sample data are unavailable for review.
- The dataset's age may limit its relevance for current coastal dynamics or navigation planning.
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 (CHP).
- Time Range
- 31/05/2007 to 20/09/2008
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Barnstaple Bay, UK, including a specified Lundy block.