Maritime and Coastguard Agency survey HI1370 covers 789 square kilometers in the Approaches to Sound of Jura. The dataset contains bathymetric and geological samples collected from October 2012 to August 2013, adhering to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard and managed by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to model seafloor topography and identify navigational hazards in the 789 sq km survey area.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric readings for seabed composition studies.
- Use the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specification to assess data quality and compliance for hydrographic charting.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 789 square kilometer area in the Approaches to Sound of Jura.
- Data collection followed the specific IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Limitations
- Sample size and data density are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
- The temporal coverage from 2012-2013 may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Data structure, available columns, and file formats are unspecified.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey and geological sampling conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), contract executed by NetSurvey.
- Time Range
- 28/10/2012 to 19/08/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to Sound of Jura, United Kingdom