Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1159 covers the Dover Strait Traffic Separation Scheme. The survey was conducted from June 28 to September 25, 2006, with data held by the British Geological Survey. It covers two defined areas, one of 1644 square kilometers and another of 889 square kilometers.
Use Cases
- Analyze seafloor depth and topography across the 1644 sq km and 889 sq km survey areas for nautical charting.
- Assess seabed geological features in the Dover Strait TSS using data collected to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard.
- Model underwater terrain for maritime safety planning within the specified 2006 survey timeframe.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed4 Order 1, a defined international hydrographic standard.
- Covers two large, precisely defined areas totaling over 2500 square kilometers.
- Temporal scope is clearly documented from June 28 to September 25, 2006.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and total row count are unknown.
- Data is from a single campaign in 2006 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Access to the actual samples and geological data is dependent on the holding institution (BGS).
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
- 28/06/2006 to我们发现一个错误。根据输入，最后更新日期是2026-03-11，这是一个未来的日期，这可能是输入错误。原始调查的时间范围是2006年6月28日至2006年9月25日。因此，我将使用原始调查时间范围。 25/09/2006
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Dover Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), Areas A & B (1644 sq km) and Area C (889 sq km).