Maritime and Coastguard Agency survey HI1435 provides bathymetric data for the Dover Strait Traffic Separation Scheme Westbound Exit. The survey covers a 539 square kilometer area and was conducted from September 2013 to March 2014 to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards by contractor MMT UK.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology across the 539 square kilometer survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Model sediment transport and geological features using bathymetric data from the Dover Strait.
- Assess compliance of survey data with the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic accuracy.
- Support maritime safety planning for the Dover Strait Westbound Exit Traffic Separation Scheme.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 539 square kilometers.
- Temporal coverage is precisely documented from 01/09/2013 to 06/03/2014.
Limitations
- Sample data and specific columnar structure (e.g., depth, coordinates) are unavailable for review.
- The dataset's size, row count, and file formats are unknown, hindering technical assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract by MMT UK for the MCA.
- Time Range
- 01/09/2013 to 06/03/2014
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Dover Strait Traffic Separation Scheme Westbound Exit.