From July to October 2015, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency conducted a bathymetric survey covering a 378 square kilometer area from Beachy Head to Newhaven. The data, held by the British Geological Survey, was collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards by contractor Gardline under the Civil Hydrography Programme.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed depth and morphology across the 378 sq km survey area for nautical chart updates.
- Process bathymetric data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards for hydrographic quality assurance.
- Model geological features in the Beachy Head to Newhaven coastal zone using survey samples.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standards.
- Covers a defined 378 square kilometer coastal area.
- Data collection timeframe is precisely documented from 03/07/2015 to 09/10/2015.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and file formats are not described.
- Dataset size and total number of measurements or samples are unknown.
- Data is from a single 2015 survey period and may not reflect current conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Gardline for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 03/07/2015 to 09/10/2015
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Beachy Head to Newhaven, United Kingdom