A 792 square kilometer bathymetric survey conducted for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency from June to July 2014. The dataset, held by the British Geological Survey, was collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor MMT UK.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology across the 792 square kilometer survey area for nautical charting.
- Process bathymetric data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic quality assurance.
- Model geological features between Eddistone Rocks and Lizard Point using survey samples and associated data.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the defined IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Covers a substantial 792 square kilometer area off the UK coast.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Data sample and specific column structure are unavailable for review.
- Survey is from 2014 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Lack of metadata on file formats, size, and record count hinders immediate usability.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 01/06/2014 to 27/07/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Eddistone Rocks to Lizard Point, UK coastal waters