Bathymetric survey data covers a 192 square kilometer area from Selsey Bill to Lee-on-Solent. The survey was conducted by MMT UK for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 15 to July 10, 2013, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed composition using geological sample data from the British Geological Survey.
- Model seafloor topography for the 192 sq km survey area to support coastal engineering.
- Assess survey data quality against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic charting.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to an international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a defined geographic area of 192 square kilometers.
- Specific temporal coverage from May 15 to July 10, 2013.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample data, and row counts are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme, contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 15/05/2013 to 10/07/2013
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Selsey Bill to Lee-on-Solent, United Kingdom