883 square kilometers of bathymetric data for the Little Minches area, collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme from August to September 2010. The survey was conducted by contractor NetSurvey for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed composition for nautical charting in the 883 sq km Little Minches area.
- Model underwater terrain using IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard survey data for hydrographic research.
- Assess geological sample data associated with the survey for coastal and marine planning.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 883 square kilometer maritime area.
- Data collection follows the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from 12 August 2010 to 27 September 2010.
Limitations
- No sample data, column details, or row counts are provided to assess granularity.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Geological sample data is referenced but its availability and format are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor NetSurvey.
- Time Range
- 12/08/2010 to 27/09/2010
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Little Minches maritime area.