Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1351 covers Dundalk Bay, with three defined areas totaling 438 square kilometers. The survey was conducted by the Irish Marine Institute under contract from September 2011 to June 2013, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. Samples and geological data are archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology across the three Dundalk Bay areas (Deep Water, Shallow Water, Reserve Area) for nautical charting.
- Process bathymetric data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards for hydrographic research and coastal management.
- Study geological samples associated with the survey to understand the seabed composition in Dundalk Bay.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standards.
- Covers three distinct areas of Dundalk Bay with a combined geographic scope of 438 square kilometers.
- Data and samples are curated and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, and sample formats are unknown, complicating direct analysis.
- The dataset's age (2011-2013) may limit its relevance for current coastal dynamics or recent seabed 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 by contractor Irish Marine Institute.
- Time Range
- 02/09/2011 to 10/06/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Dundalk Bay, Ireland (Deep Water, Shallow Water, and Reserve Areas).