Bathymetric survey data for Caister Roads, covering 8 square kilometers across two areas from June 1 to June 6, 2008. The dataset includes samples and associated geological data collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography for the 8 sq km Caister Roads area.
- Process geological sample data associated with the survey to study seabed composition.
- Validate hydrographic survey methodologies against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for this 2008 project.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed4 Order 1).
- Clear temporal scope of data collection from June 1 to June 6, 2008.
- Geographic area of coverage is precisely quantified as 8 square kilometers.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample formats, and total record count are unknown.
- Data is from a single week in 2008 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor MMT under contract RRS (2006 LT).
- Time Range
- 01/06/2008 to 06/06/2008
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Caister Roads, with two surveyed areas each of 4 square kilometers.