Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Bathymetric Survey HI1508 provides seabed mapping data for the Beauforts Dyke North area. The survey covers 580 square kilometers and was conducted from January 5, 2017, to February 18, 2017, adhering to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seabed topography and identify underwater features within the 580 sq km Beauforts Dyke North area.
- Process survey data collected to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards for hydrographic charting and nautical safety applications.
- Integrate geological sample data held by the British Geological Survey with bathymetric readings for seafloor composition studies.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 580 square kilometers.
- Temporal range is precisely documented from 05/01/2017 to 18/02/2017.
Limitations
- Core data structure (columns, rows, sample data) is unavailable, limiting immediate analytical use.
- Specific file formats and data size are unknown, complicating integration planning.
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), contractor MMT UK.
- Time Range
- 05/01/2017 to 18/02/2017
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Beauforts Dyke North