Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1501 covers a 234 square kilometer area from Porthcawl to Barry. The survey was conducted from August 29, 2017, to March 22, 2018, to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard by contractor Gardline. Data samples and associated geological information are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed composition data for nautical chart updates and hazard identification.
- Model coastal sediment transport and geological features using survey data from the 234 sq km area.
- Assess survey data quality and adherence to the specified IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to a defined international hydrographic standard (IHO S44ed5 Order 1a).
- Covers a specific, sizable geographic area of 234 square kilometers.
- Temporal scope of the data collection is precisely documented (29/08/2017 to 22/03/2018).
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column details, sample data, and file size are unknown.
- The dataset's license terms and specific update frequency are not provided.
- Data is several years old, potentially limiting analysis of recent coastal changes.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor Gardline under the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 29/08/2017 to 22/03/2018
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Porthcawl to Barry, United Kingdom (Area: 234 sq km)