June 2006 bathymetric survey of Cockle Shoal covering a 4 square kilometer area. The dataset contains samples and geological data collected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency under the Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard. Data is curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric survey data for nautical charting.
- Analyze geological sample data from the 4 sq km Cockle Shoal area for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey compliance against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for hydrographic data quality.
Strengths
- Survey conducted over a defined 4 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from June 4 to June 21, 2006.
Limitations
- Unknown sample count, row count, and column structure limits analytical scope.
- Data is from a single, focused 4 sq km area, limiting geographic generalizability.
- Dataset is from 2006 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 04/06/2006 to 21/06/2006
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Cockle Shoal