Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1406 covers a 129 square kilometer area from Lizard Point to Dodman Point. The survey was conducted from February 18 to March 8, 2013, adhering to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard, with data held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography and depth using bathymetric survey data for nautical charting.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey area for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey coverage and data density across the 129 square kilometer area for hydrographic quality control.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined area of 129 square kilometers.
- Data is curated and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, and sample size are unknown.
- Data is from a single survey in 2013 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor NetSurvey under the Medium (2011) contract.
- Time Range
- 18/02/2013 to 08/03/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Lizard Point to Dodman Point (Falmouth Bay), United Kingdom.