Bathymetric survey data covers a 348 square kilometer area from Workington Bank to Silloth. The survey was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from February to June 2009 and adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard. Data samples and associated geological information are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seafloor depth and morphology across the 348 square kilometer survey area for nautical charting.
- Assess geological data associated with bathymetric samples for seabed composition studies.
- Validate hydrographic survey methodologies against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specification.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a specific, quantified geographic area of 348 square kilometers.
- Has a clearly documented temporal range from 12 February 2009 to 08 June 2009.
Limitations
- The specific data variables, sample count, and file formats are not provided in the metadata.
- Data is from a single campaign in 2009 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Access to the actual samples and detailed geological data may require direct engagement with the British Geological Survey.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract (RRS 2006 LT) by contractor MMT.
- Time Range
- 12/02/2009 to 08/06/2009
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Workington Bank to Silloth, United Kingdom