Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1328 covers the approaches to Milford Haven, spanning an area of 1101 square kilometers. The survey was conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE from April 2010 to March 2011, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic data. Samples and associated geological data are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed features across the 1101 sq km survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Process hydrographic survey data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for quality assurance in maritime safety.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric readings for seabed composition studies near Milford Haven.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the precise IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Covers a substantial geographic area of 1101 square kilometers.
- Data collection timeframe is clearly defined from April 2010 to March 2011.
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) is unknown, complicating immediate technical use.
- Data is over a decade old, which may limit applications requiring current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Fugro OSAE under the Shallow (LT) contract.
- Time Range
- 11/04/2010 to 15/03/2011
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to Milford Haven, United Kingdom