Bathymetric Survey of Western Approach to Off Casquets TSS in 2015

1413 square kilometers of seafloor depth data were collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme in May-June 2015. The survey, conducted by contractor MMT UK, adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard. It provides geological samples and associated data archived by the British Geological Survey.

Use Cases

• Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography and identify navigational hazards in the Western Approach to Off Casquets TSS area.
• Use geological sample data to study seabed composition and sediment distribution across the 1413 sq km survey zone.
• Apply the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard data for validating or calibrating regional hydrographic models.
• Integrate survey data from May-June 2015 into time-series analyses of coastal erosion or sediment transport.

Strengths

• Survey covers a large, defined area of 1413 square kilometers.
• Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
• Specific temporal coverage from 01/05/2015 to 01/06/2015 provides a clear snapshot.

Limitations

• No column names, sample data, or row counts are provided, limiting understanding of the data structure.
• The dataset's specific file formats and size are unknown, complicating integration planning.
• Data is from a single month in 2015 and may not reflect current seabed conditions.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Collection Method

Bathymetric survey conducted under the Civil Hydrography Programme by contractor MMT UK.

Time Range

01/05/2015 to 01/06/2015

Freshness

Data was collected in 2015; metadata was last updated in March 2026.

Geography

Western Approach to Off Casquets TSS (Traffic Separation Scheme)