The British Geological Survey holds bathymetric and geological samples from a 7 sq km area in the Dover Strait, collected over two days in June 2014 for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The survey was conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme and adheres to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seabed topography and identify navigational hazards in the Dover Strait.
- Correlate geological samples with bathymetric survey points to study seabed composition.
- Use the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard survey data for hydrographic chart validation and updates.
Strengths
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Survey covers a defined 7 square kilometer area in the Dover Strait.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from June 15 to 16, 2014.
Limitations
- Sample size and data volume (rows, columns) are unknown, limiting assessment of analytical depth.
- Data is from a single, brief survey in 2014 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Geographic coverage is limited to a specific 7 sq km area within the Dover Strait.
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 EGS.
- Time Range
- 15/06/2014 to 16/06/2014
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Dover Strait, area of 7 square kilometers.