Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) bathymetric survey HI1401 covers a 511 square kilometer area near the River Humber. The survey was conducted from January to May 2013 by contractor MMT/NetSurvey and adheres to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. Data samples and associated geological information are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed topography and depth variations across the 511 sq km survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Model sediment transport and geological features using the associated geological data from the British Geological Survey.
- Assess survey compliance and accuracy against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specified for the project.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 511 square kilometer area, providing substantial spatial coverage.
- Data collection follows the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard, ensuring a defined level of accuracy.
- Temporal scope is clearly defined from 02/01/2013 to 24/05/2013.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and file size are unknown, limiting assessment of structure and granularity.
- Data is from 2013 and may not reflect current bathymetric conditions due to natural seabed changes.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract by MMT/NetSurvey.
- Time Range
- 02/01/2013 to 24/05/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Approaches to the River Humber (Blocks 1 and 3), United Kingdom.