Bathymetric survey data from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency covers an 82 square kilometer area from Flat Holm to Middle Grounds. The survey was conducted from March 8 to April 8, 2011, adhering to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard and is held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed composition data for nautical charting and safe navigation planning.
- Process survey data collected under the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic quality assurance.
- Map geological features within the 82 square kilometer survey area for marine spatial planning.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 82 square kilometers.
- Temporal coverage is precisely documented from March 8 to April 8, 2011.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample data, and row counts are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.
- Data is from a single survey in 2011 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
- 08/03/2011 to 08/04/2011
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Flat Holm to Middle Grounds