Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1478 covers a 383 square kilometer area from Newhaven to Shoreham. The survey was conducted from September to December 2015 to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor Gardline. Geological samples and associated data are archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth data to model seafloor topography across the 383 sq km survey area.
- Assess geological sample data for sediment composition and coastal seabed characteristics.
- Validate hydrographic survey standards by comparing collected data against IHO S44ed5 Order 1a specifications.
- Map contractor-provided survey data for coastal engineering and maritime navigation planning.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a, a defined international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a specific 383 square kilometer coastal area with clear spatial boundaries.
- Data collection occurred over a defined 3-month period from September to December 2015.
- Managed and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey organization.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample formats, and total record counts are not provided in the metadata.
- The dataset's age may limit applicability for current coastal dynamics or recent seabed change analysis.
- Lack of detail on sample density or measurement resolution within the 383 sq km area.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Gardline under the Shallow contract for FY 2015/16.
- Time Range
- 07/09/2015 to 17/12/2015
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Newhaven to Shoreham, United Kingdom coastline; Area: 383 SqKm.