Bathymetric survey data covering an 81 square kilometer area from Plymouth to Start Point, conducted from December 2010 to January 2011. The survey was performed for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency under the Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. The dataset includes samples and associated geological data archived by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology across the 81 sq km survey area for nautical charting and safety.
- Process bathymetric samples and geological data to study seabed composition and sediment distribution.
- Use survey data adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards for coastal engineering and marine habitat mapping.
- Integrate bathymetric data with other marine datasets for environmental impact assessments in the Plymouth region.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a specific, quantified geographic area of 81 square kilometers.
- Data collection occurred over a defined two-month period (01/12/2010 to 25/01/2011).
Limitations
- No information on data density, resolution, or the number of individual data points (rows) is provided.
- Dataset is over a decade old, which may limit its relevance for current hydrodynamic or morphological studies.
- Specific data variables, file formats, and access details are not described in the input.
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, contractor MMT.
- Time Range
- 01/12/2010 to 25/01/2011
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Plymouth to Start Point, UK (Blocks 1 & 2).