523 square kilometers of bathymetric data were collected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency from May 13 to June 19, 2016. The survey was conducted by contractor MMT UK to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric depth measurements across the 523 sq km survey area.
- Analyze survey data adherence to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard for hydrographic quality control.
- Map geological features from associated geological data samples held by the British Geological Survey.
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 523 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
- Specific temporal coverage from May 13 to June 19, 2016.
Limitations
- No column definitions, row counts, or sample data are provided, limiting analytical readiness.
- The dataset's specific file formats and size are unknown, complicating access planning.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor MMT UK under the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 13/05/2016 to 19/06/2016
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Eastern Approach to the Isles of Scilly, UK.