26/07/2016 to 05/08/2016 bathymetric survey data collected for the Dover Strait, covering three specified areas totaling 33 square kilometers. The dataset was produced for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standards by contractor EGS. Samples and associated geological data are held by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data for the NH2 Noord Hinder South area (21 SqKm) to update nautical charts.
- Model seafloor topography in the DWR T Deep Water Route Focused area (5 SqKm) for navigation safety.
- Assess geological features in the DWR C1 Tail of The Falls area (7 SqKm) for maritime route planning.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to IHO S44ed5 Order 1a international hydrographic standards.
- Covers three defined maritime areas with a total surveyed area of 33 square kilometers.
- Data is curated and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data structure, column details, and sample size are unknown.
- Dataset is from a single, short survey period in 2016 and may not reflect current conditions.
- File formats and data accessibility details are not provided in the input.
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 RRS (2016/17).
- Time Range
- 26/07/2016 to 05/08/2016
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Dover Strait, specifically areas NH2 Noord Hinder South, DWR T Deep Water Route Focused, and DWR C1 Tail of The Falls.