Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1324 covers a 172 square kilometer area in the Sound of Barra. The survey was conducted from May 5 to August 31, 2012, to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor EMU. Geological samples and associated data are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and identify navigational hazards within the 172 sq km survey area.
- Use geological sample data to study sediment composition and seabed geology in the Sound of Barra.
- Assess survey compliance and data quality against the specified IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 172 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a specification.
- Temporal scope is precisely defined from May 5 to August 31, 2012.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample counts, and file formats are unknown.
- The dataset's size and row count are not provided, limiting assessment of analytical scope.
- Data is from 2012 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the MCA Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor EMU.
- Time Range
- 05/05/2012 to 31/08/2012
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Sound of Barra, United Kingdom