Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) bathymetric survey HI1505 covers a 669 square kilometer area of the West Scillies Traffic Separation Scheme. The survey was conducted by contractor MMT UK from August 27 to September 26, 2017, adhering to IHO S44 Edition 5 Order 1a standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed topography using bathymetric data for nautical charting and safety.
- Model geological features within the 669 sq km survey area for marine research.
- Assess survey coverage and data density against IHO S44 Order 1a standards for quality control.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44 Edition 5 Order 1a, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 669 square kilometers.
- Precise temporal coverage from August 27 to September 26, 2017.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample records, and total data volume are unknown.
- Data is from a single survey period in 2017 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 (CHP), contract medium, FY 2017/18.
- Time Range
- 27/08/2017 to 26/09/2017
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- West Scillies Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)