220 square kilometers of bathymetric survey data from the Western Approach to North Hinder area, collected for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The survey was conducted by contractor MMT UK from April 15 to April 30, 2013, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standards. Samples and geological data are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography and identify potential navigation hazards using bathymetric depth measurements.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey area to characterize seabed composition.
- Validate hydrographic chart accuracy for the 220 sq km area against IHO S44 Order 1a standards.
- Assess survey coverage and data density patterns across the Western Approach to North Hinder region.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 220 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column names, row counts, and file formats are unknown from the input.
- Data is from a single, short campaign in April 2013 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- The 'Contract: Medium' designation may imply limited scope or resolution compared to larger surveys.
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 by contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 15/04/2013 to 30/04/2013
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2013.
- Geography
- Western Approach to North Hinder area.