Bathymetric survey data for the Dover Traffic Separation Scheme Extension Area, covering 118 square kilometers. The survey was conducted by contractor MMT UK for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from June 14 to June 29, 2014, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Use Cases
- Model seabed topography and depth variations across the 118 sq km survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Analyze bathymetric data for changes in underwater features to support maritime safety planning.
- Integrate survey data with geological samples from the British Geological Survey for seabed composition studies.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard, a recognized international hydrographic specification.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 118 square kilometers.
- Data collection occurred over a specific 16-day period in June 2014, providing a temporal snapshot.
Limitations
- Sample data, column definitions, and total record count are unavailable, limiting analytical readiness.
- Data is from a single survey in 2014 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
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 (CHP), contract medium.
- Time Range
- 14/06/2014 to 29/06/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Dover Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) Extension Area.