116 square kilometers of seabed data were collected in the Sound of Islay between July and September 2010. The survey was conducted for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards, with samples and geological data archived by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed morphology and depth variations across the 116 sq km survey area for nautical charting.
- Assess geological sample data associated with the survey for marine habitat or substrate studies.
- Validate bathymetric data collection methods against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specified for this project.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 116 square kilometer area in the Sound of Islay.
- Data collection adheres to the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Limitations
- No columnar or sample data is provided to assess the structure or specific variables available.
- The dataset's size, row count, and file formats are unknown, hindering immediate usability.
- Data is from 2010 and may not reflect current seabed conditions due to natural changes.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), contractor MMT.
- Time Range
- 03/07/2010 to 10/09/2010
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Sound of Islay, UK.