Approaches to Lowestoft bathymetric survey HI1261 conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 15 to 29, 2008. The dataset covers three distinct survey areas with a total area of 6 square kilometers and adheres to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard. Samples and associated geological data are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and topography across the three defined survey areas (Approaches to Lowestoft A, B, C) for nautical charting.
- Process bathymetric samples collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme for geological modeling of the seafloor.
- Validate hydrographic survey data against the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 standard for quality assurance.
- Map the 6 square kilometer total survey area to support coastal engineering or marine spatial planning.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed4 Order 1 international hydrographic standard.
- Defined spatial coverage totaling 6 square kilometers across three distinct areas.
- Clear temporal scope from May 15 to 29, 2008.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, sample data, and file size are unknown.
- Dataset is a single snapshot from 2008 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Row count, file formats, and license information are not provided.
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 (CHP), contract RRS (2006 LT).
- Time Range
- 2008-05-15 to 2008-05-29
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to Lowestoft, UK (areas A, B, C).