South Ship Head bathymetric survey data collected for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency from June to September 2008. The dataset covers a 7 square kilometer area and was conducted to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 hydrographic standards by contractor MMT.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed topography for the 7 square kilometer survey area to update nautical charts.
- Process hydrographic survey data adhering to IHO S44ed4 Order 1 specifications for quality assurance in maritime safety.
- Integrate geological sample data from the British Geological Survey with bathymetric records for seabed composition studies.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed4 Order 1, a defined international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a specific 7 square kilometer geographic area around South Ship Head.
- Data collection period is precisely documented from 10/06/2008 to 28/09/2008.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, row counts, and file formats are unknown from the input.
- The dataset's size and sample data are unavailable, hindering immediate assessment of analytical scope.
- Data is from 2008 and may not reflect current seabed conditions due to natural sedimentation or erosion.
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
- 10/06/2008 to 28/09/2008
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- South Ship Head, United Kingdom (7 square kilometer area).