Maritime Coastguard Agency Bathymetric Survey HI1397 Data

British Geological Survey holds samples and geological data from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme bathymetric survey HI1397, conducted from September 18 to October 6, 2012. The survey covers multiple focused areas in East Anglia, with specified areas in square kilometers for zones EA3, EA9, EA10, and EA12.

Use Cases

• Analyze bathymetric data from the EA9 and EA10 survey areas, which cover 14 and 15 square kilometers respectively, for seabed mapping.
• Correlate geological sample data with specific survey areas (e.g., EA3 Focused Area A, Area B) to study localized seabed composition.
• Utilize the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard data for quality assessment in hydrographic charting or nautical safety applications.

Strengths

• Data collection adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a international hydrographic standard.
• Survey covers multiple distinct geographic areas (EA3, EA9, EA10, EA12) with precisely defined extents in square kilometers.
• Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).

Limitations

• The dataset's sample size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting analytical scope.
• Data is from a focused 2012 survey, which may not reflect current seabed conditions due to natural processes.

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, contract RRS, by contractor MMT/NetSurvey.

Time Range

Survey conducted from September 18, 2012 to October 6, 2012.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2012.

Geography

East Anglia, specifically focused areas EA3, EA9, EA10, and EA12.