July 30 to August 30, 2009 bathymetric survey data from the Thames Estuary, collected under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme. The dataset covers four resurvey blocks with defined areas of 2, 3, 4, and 5 square kilometers, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth variations across the four resurvey blocks (Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4) to map seabed topography.
- Correlate survey data with geological samples held by the British Geological Survey for integrated marine geological studies.
- Assess survey coverage and density using the specified area in square kilometers for each block to plan future hydrographic work.
Strengths
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Survey covers four distinct geographic blocks with precisely defined areas totaling 14 square kilometers.
- Temporal coverage is clearly defined as a one-month period from July 30 to August 30, 2009.
Limitations
- The specific data variables, sample count, and file formats are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
- Data is from a single, focused survey in 2009 and may not reflect current conditions in the Thames Estuary.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor MMT under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), contract RRS (2006 LT).
- Time Range
- July 30, 2009 to August 30,我们发现 2009.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Thames Estuary, divided into four resurvey blocks (Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4).