Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1317 covers a 17 square kilometer area in Christchurch Bay. The survey was conducted from April to October 2010 by contractor Fathoms under the Civil Hydrography Programme. Data samples and associated geological information are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to model seafloor topography and identify underwater hazards in the 17 sq km survey area.
- Process geological sample data to characterize sediment types and distributions within Christchurch Bay.
- Validate hydrographic survey standards by assessing data against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a specification.
- Integrate survey results with the SE Coastal Monitoring Programme for long-term coastal change analysis.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 17 square kilometer area providing focused spatial coverage.
- Data collection followed the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Survey has a specific temporal range from 07/04/2010 to 18/10/2010.
Limitations
- The dataset's row count, column structure, and file formats are unknown, complicating technical assessment.
- Data is over a decade old (2010) and may not reflect current bathymetric conditions.
- Sample data and specific geological variables are unavailable for preview.
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 by contractor Fathoms.
- Time Range
- 07/04/2010 to 18/10/2010
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Christchurch Bay, covering an area of 17 square kilometers.