632 square kilometers of bathymetric data were collected for the Southern Approach to the Eastern Solent from June to November 2016. The survey was conducted by MMT UK for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme and adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography using bathymetric depth measurements across the 632 sq km survey area.
- Analyze geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Validate hydrographic chart accuracy against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard data points.
- Assess sediment distribution patterns from geological samples collected during the 2016 survey period.
Strengths
- Survey covers a substantial 632 square kilometer area.
- Data collection adheres to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Provides a temporally focused snapshot from a specific 5-month period in 2016.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample counts, and file formats are unknown.
- The dataset's size and row count are not provided, limiting assessment of analytical scope.
- Data is from 2016 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 by contractor MMT UK under the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 28/06/2016 to 27/11/2016
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the underlying survey data is from 2016.
- Geography
- Southern Approach to Eastern Solent, United Kingdom