478 square kilometers of seafloor depth data were collected for the Welland Field area by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 1 to June 1, 2014. The survey was conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor MMT UK, with samples and geological data archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and identify underwater features within the 478 sq km survey area.
- Process survey data compliant with IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic charting and nautical safety applications.
- Integrate geological sample data from the British Geological Survey with bathymetric readings for seabed composition studies.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 478 square kilometer area, providing spatial context.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from May 1 to June 1, 2014, is documented.
Limitations
- The dataset's internal structure, including row count, column features, and file formats, is unknown.
- Data is from a single month in 2014 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Access to associated geological samples may require separate procedures from 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 by contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 01/05/2014 to 01/06/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Welland Field area, covering 478 square kilometers.