British Geological Survey holds samples and geological data from a 659 square kilometer bathymetric survey conducted for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The survey, performed by contractor MMT UK, covers the period from May to December 2014 and adheres to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and features within the 659 square kilometer survey area.
- Use geological sample data to study sediment composition and distribution in southern UK coastal waters.
- Apply survey data for nautical chart validation and updating in accordance with IHO S44 standards.
Strengths
- Survey conducted over a defined 659 square kilometer area, providing spatial context.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample counts, and file formats are not provided in the metadata.
- The temporal coverage is limited to an 8-month period in 2014.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 03/05/2014 to 12/12/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Southern part of UK waters, covering an area of 659 square kilometers.