681 square kilometers of seafloor depth data were collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme. The survey, conducted by contractor MMT UK, was performed from May to August 2017 and adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
Use Cases
- Model seafloor topography and identify navigational hazards using bathymetric data for the South Scillies area
- Analyze survey coverage and data density across the 681 square kilometer survey area
- Validate hydrographic chart accuracy by comparing this IHO Order 1a standard survey to existing maps
Strengths
- Survey covers a defined 681 square kilometer area, providing spatial context
- Data collection followed the international IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard, ensuring a known quality level
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from 19/05/2017 to 17/08/2017
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) is unknown, complicating immediate technical use
- Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of data granularity or variable types prior to acquisition
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 (CHP) by contractor MMT UK
- Time Range
- 19/05/2017 to 17/08/2017
- Freshness
- Survey data is from 2017; metadata was last updated in 2026.
- Geography
- South Scillies Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)