Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1241 covers an area of approximately 357 square kilometers. The survey was conducted from November 2007 to May 2008 by the Irish Marine Institute under the Civil Hydrography Programme. Data samples and associated geological information are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data for nautical charting and safety of navigation in the Fanad Head to the Tuns area.
- Process survey data collected under the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic quality assessment.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric measurements for seafloor characterization.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined area of approximately 357 square kilometers.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column definitions, and sample size are unknown.
- Data is from 2007-2008 and may not reflect current seafloor conditions.
- The description lacks technical details on resolution, point density, or specific measured variables.
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, contract INTERREG, FY 2007/08.
- Time Range
- 01/11/2007 to 09/05/2008
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Fanad head to the Tuns (JIBS)