Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1218 covers the Approaches to Orkneys and Long Sand Head, with a total surveyed area of 2,563 square kilometers. The data was collected from June to August 2007 by contractor NetSurvey to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard, with samples and geological data held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed geological data from the Approaches to Orkneys blocks to model underwater topography.
- Map bathymetric features across the 2,563 square kilometer surveyed area for nautical chart updates.
- Validate survey data against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for hydrographic quality assurance.
Strengths
- Survey covers a large, defined area of 2,563 square kilometers.
- Data collection adheres to the international IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from June 3 to August 13, 2007, is documented.
Limitations
- Dataset structure (rows, columns, file formats) is unknown, complicating direct analysis.
- Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of data granularity and variable types.
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 NetSurvey under contract ETV, FY 2006/07.
- Time Range
- 03/06/2007 to 13/08/2007
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to Orkneys (Blocks 1-4) and Long Sand Head (A), UK waters.