Bathymetric survey data covering a 100 square kilometer area from Culver Sand to Flat Holm. The survey was conducted from February 2, 2011 to March 8, 2011 by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. Data samples and associated geological information are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and identify features like sandbanks or channels within the 100 sq km survey area.
- Use survey data collected under IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard to validate or calibrate hydrographic charting models.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric readings to study seabed composition from Culver Sand to Flat Holm.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard, a recognized specification for hydrographic data.
- Covers a defined 100 square kilometer area with specific temporal coverage from February to March 2011.
- Data is held and managed by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) and sample data are unavailable for review.
- The dataset's age (2011) may limit its utility for analyzing current marine conditions or recent changes.
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
- 02/02/2011 to 08/03/2011
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2011.
- Geography
- Culver Sand to Flat Holm, covering 100 square kilometers.