From 26 August 2011 to 01 April 2012, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency conducted a bathymetric survey covering 618 square kilometers in Poole Bay. The data, held by the British Geological Survey, was collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor EMU.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric depth measurements from the 618 sq km survey area.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey data quality and adherence to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specification.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a substantial geographic area of 618 square kilometers in Poole Bay.
- Provides a clear temporal coverage from August 2011 to April 2012.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column definitions, and sample size are unknown.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Lack of detail on file formats, licensing, and exact data accessibility.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor EMU for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 26/08/2011 to 01/04/2012
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Poole Bay, United Kingdom