Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1518 covers a 729 square kilometer area in the Southern Approach to the Sunk Traffic Separation Scheme. The survey was conducted from January 26 to May 18, 2017, by contractor Gardline to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards, with samples and geological data archived at the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to chart seafloor depth variations across the 729 sq km survey area.
- Process geological sample data associated with the survey to characterize seabed composition.
- Validate hydrographic survey standards by comparing collected data against IHO S44ed5 Order 1a specifications.
- Map the seafloor topography for the Southern Approach to the Sunk TSS to support maritime navigation safety.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a, a recognized international hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined geographic area of 729 square kilometers.
- Temporal scope is precisely documented from January 26 to May 18, 2017.
Limitations
- Specific data structure (rows, columns, file formats) and sample data are unavailable for review.
- The dataset's size and direct accessibility for analysis are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under contract by Gardline.
- Time Range
- 26/01/2017 to 18/05/2017
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, though the underlying data collection occurred in 2017.
- Geography
- Southern Approach to Sunk Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)