29/02/2016 to 17/03/2016 bathymetric survey data covering a 918 square kilometer area off Smalls TSS. The dataset was collected under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor MMT UK. Samples and associated geological data are curated by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric survey data for nautical chart updates.
- Analyze geological data associated with survey samples for seabed composition studies.
- Assess survey coverage and data density across the 918 square kilometer area.
- Validate bathymetric measurements against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
- Covers a defined 918 square kilometer geographic area.
- Data collection occurred over a precise 18-day period from 29/02/2016 to 17/03/2016.
Limitations
- Sample data and specific column structure are unavailable for review.
- Dataset size, row count, and file formats are unknown, limiting immediate usability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 29/02/2016 to 17/03/2016
- Freshness
- Metadata last updated 2026-03-19, but core data is from 2016.
- Geography
- Off Smalls TSS (Traffic Separation Scheme)