Bathymetric survey data covering a 1740 square kilometer area in the Outer Approaches to the Firth of Lorne, conducted from July 2011 to October 2012. The survey was executed under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor MMT/NetSurvey. Geological samples and associated data are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed morphology across the 1740 sq km survey area for nautical charting.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric features to study seabed composition in the Outer Firth of Lorne.
- Assess survey compliance with the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic data quality.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard, ensuring high positional and depth accuracy.
- Covers a defined 1740 square kilometer area, providing a consistent spatial dataset.
- Data collection spanned over a year (July 2011 to October 2012), capturing potential seasonal variations.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column definitions, and row counts are not provided in the input.
- The dataset is over a decade old, limiting its use for contemporary analysis of dynamic seabed features.
- Access to associated geological samples may require direct engagement with the British Geological Survey.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor MMT/NetSurvey under the MCA Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 27/07/2011 to 16/10/2012
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Outer Approaches to the Firth of Lorne, covering 1740 square kilometers.