Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) bathymetric survey HI1322 covers an 84 square kilometer area. The survey was conducted from February to April 2010 to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards by contractor MMT. Data and geological samples are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography for the 84 sq km survey area using bathymetric depth points.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey compliance against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specifications.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined 84 square kilometer geographic area.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) is unknown from the provided metadata.
- The dataset's sample data and license terms are not described.
- Data is from 2010 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
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 RRS (2006 LT).
- Time Range
- 07/02/2010 to 30/04/2010
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2010.
- Geography
- Approaches to Scalloway, covering 84 square kilometers.