Bathymetric survey data covers a 56 square kilometer area from Rame Head to Menabilly. The survey was conducted for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme from May to July 2015, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards. Data samples and associated geological information are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology changes across the 56 square kilometer survey area for coastal monitoring.
- Validate hydrographic chart accuracy using data collected under IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric readings for seabed composition studies.
- Support the SW Coastal Monitoring Programme's assessment of coastal and underwater features.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a specific, quantified geographic area of 56 square kilometers.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from 01/05/2015 to 01/07/2015.
Limitations
- The dataset's sample size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown.
- Data is from a single survey in 2015 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.
- Lack of detail on file formats, data granularity, and accessibility constraints.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by a contractor (EGS) for the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 01/05/2015 to 01/07/2015
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Rame Head to Menabilly, United Kingdom (56 square kilometer area)