Bathymetric Survey of Isle of Wight South Coast 2010-2011

Maritime and Coastguard Agency survey HI1315 covers a 47 square kilometer area off the Isle of Wight's south coast. Data was collected from April 2010 to April 2011 by contractor Fathoms under the SE Coastal Monitoring Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. Samples and geological data are curated by the British Geological Survey.

Use Cases

• Model seafloor topography and bathymetry for the 47 sq km survey area to support nautical charting.
• Analyze geological sample data from the Isle of Wight South coast for coastal erosion studies.
• Integrate bathymetric data with other SE Coastal Monitoring Programme surveys for regional hydrodynamic modeling.

Strengths

• Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
• Covers a defined 47 square kilometer area with precise temporal coverage from 07/04/2010 to 12/04/2011.
• Managed by the authoritative British Geological Survey, ensuring professional curation.

Limitations

• Specific data volume (rows), column structure, and file formats are unknown, hindering immediate technical assessment.
• Data is over a decade old, potentially limiting relevance for current dynamic coastal processes.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Collection Method

Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Fathoms under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP).

Time Range

07/04/2010 to 12/04/2011

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, though the underlying survey data is from 2010-2011.

Geography

Isle of Wight South, United Kingdom.