Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1257 covers three distinct areas totaling 775 square kilometers around the Isles of Eigg and Muck. The data was collected under contract RRS (2006 LT) for the Civil Hydrography Programme in fiscal year 2007/08, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard. Samples and geological data are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed morphology by processing bathymetric data from the three defined survey areas (B1&2, B3_5_6_10, B4,7,8,9,11,12).
- Validate hydrographic chart accuracy for the 775 sq km region against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
- Correlate geological sample data held by the British Geological Survey with specific bathymetric survey blocks.
Strengths
- Survey covers a substantial 775 square kilometers across three defined areas.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage is provided for two of the three survey blocks.
Limitations
- No columnar data structure, sample data, or row count is provided, limiting direct analytical use.
- The dataset description is administrative and lacks technical specifications on data format or resolution.
- Data collection occurred over 2008-2009, potentially making it outdated for current seabed modeling.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor MMT for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 16/03/2008 to 31/03/2008 for one block; 08/10/2008 to —/01/2009 for another.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- The Isles of Eigg and Muck, Scotland, UK.