HI1441 survey data covering 50 square kilometers of Loch Etive, collected from February 3 to 26, 2014. The dataset includes samples and associated geological data held by the British Geological Survey for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and features within the 50 sq km survey area.
- Process geological sample data associated with the survey for sediment or habitat studies.
- Validate hydrographic survey methodologies against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard using this dataset.
Strengths
- Survey conducted over a defined 50 square kilometer area, providing spatial context.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from February 3 to 26, 2014.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column definitions, and sample counts are unknown.
- Dataset is from a single survey in 2014 and may not reflect current conditions.
- Access to the physical geological samples requires coordination with 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 (CHP), contractor SAMS.
- Time Range
- 03/02/2014 to 26/02/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Loch Etive, United Kingdom