Bathymetric Survey of Tremadoc Bay from 2006

Tremadoc Bay bathymetric survey covering 263 square kilometers, conducted from September to November 2006 for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Data is held by the British Geological Survey and adheres to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standards.

Use Cases

• Analyze seafloor depth and morphology across the 263 square kilometer survey area for nautical charting.
• Assess bathymetric data quality and adherence to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard specification.
• Model sediment transport or coastal processes using geological data samples collected during the survey period.

Strengths

• Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard, indicating high positional and depth accuracy.
• Covers a defined geographic area of 263 square kilometers in Tremadoc Bay.
• Temporal scope is precisely documented from 15/09/2006 to 28/11/2006.

Limitations

• Sample data and column structure are unavailable, limiting assessment of data granularity and variables.
• Data is from a single campaign in 2006 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
• Associated geological sample data may require separate acquisition or joining from BGS archives.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Collection Method

Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), contract RRS (2006 LT).

Time Range

15/09/2006 to 28/11/2006

Freshness

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Geography

Tremadoc Bay, United Kingdom