Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1377 covers a 355 square kilometer area from Belfast Lough to St Johns Point. The survey was conducted between January and June 2013 to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor EMU. Geological samples and associated data are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric data for the 355 square kilometer survey area.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey compliance against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic data quality.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a specific, quantified geographic area of 355 square kilometers.
- Has a precise temporal coverage from January 1, 2013 to June -1, 2013.
Limitations
- The dataset's structure, including specific columns, row count, and file formats, is unknown.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Access to the actual 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 under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), contract 'Shallow'.
- Time Range
- 01/01/2013 to 01/06/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Belfast Lough to St Johns Point, Area: 355 SqKm