A 27 square kilometer bathymetric survey of Riff Bank conducted for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May to September 2010. The survey was performed by contractor MMT/NetSurvey to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards, with data held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to model seafloor topography and identify navigational hazards within the 27 sq km survey area.
- Process hydrographic survey data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards for charting and coastal management applications.
- Integrate geological sample data from the British Geological Survey with bathymetric readings for seabed composition studies.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standards.
- Covers a defined 27 square kilometer area at Riff Bank.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from 28/05/2010 to 20/09/2010.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, sample size, and file formats are unknown.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Lack of accessible sample data prevents assessment of data density or completeness.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Time Range
- 28/05/2010 to 20/09/2010
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Riff Bank, United Kingdom