Bathymetric survey data covers a 44 square kilometer area in the Sound of Harris, conducted from January to March 2008. The survey was performed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency under the Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to model seabed topography and depth variations across the 44 sq km survey area.
- Process geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Validate hydrographic survey methodologies using data collected under IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standards.
Strengths
- Survey conducted over a defined 44 square kilometer area, providing focused spatial coverage.
- Data collection followed the standardized IHO S44ed4 Order 1 specification for hydrographic surveys.
- Survey has a precise temporal scope from January 28 to March 15, 2008.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, column structure, and sample data are not provided in the input.
- The dataset's current usability is unclear without knowledge of available file formats or access methods.
- Data is from a single campaign in 2008 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme, contractor MMT.
- Time Range
- 28/01/2008 to 15/03/2008
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Sound of Harris, area of 44 square kilometers.