Bathymetric survey data covering 1,395 square kilometers in the Western Approaches to the Small Isles. The survey was conducted by NetSurvey for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard. Data collection occurred from June 23, 2009, to July 17, 2012.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seafloor morphology for nautical charting and hazard identification.
- Process survey data to validate adherence to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Map geological features and sediment distribution across the 1,395 sq km survey area.
- Integrate survey metadata, including contractor and program details, for hydrographic data provenance tracking.
Strengths
- Survey covers a substantial 1,395 square kilometer area.
- Data collection follows the defined IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Clear temporal coverage from June 2009 to July 2012.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, and sample size are unknown.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seafloor conditions.
- Lack of accessible sample data prevents assessment of data density or resolution.
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 ETV, by contractor NetSurvey.
- Time Range
- 23/06/2009 to 17/07/2012
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Western Approaches to the Small Isles (Parts 1 and 2)