Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey HI1547 covers a 7 square kilometer area at the DWR C1 Tail of the Falls location. The data was collected over two days from May 21 to 22, 2017, adhering to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard and contracted to EGS. Samples and geological data are archived by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth and seabed composition for the 7 square kilometer survey area to update nautical charts.
- Process geological sample data from the Tail of the Falls location for marine habitat mapping studies.
- Validate survey data quality against the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard specification for hydrographic accuracy.
Strengths
- Survey conducted to the recognized IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic standard.
- Covers a defined 7 square kilometer geographic area.
- Data collection timeframe is precisely documented as May 21-22, 2017.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample formats, and total record count are unknown from the provided description.
- The dataset's temporal coverage is limited to a two-day period in 2017, which may not reflect current conditions.
- Lack of detail on file formats and size may complicate initial data access and integration.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted by contractor EGS under the RRS contract for the 2017/18 fiscal year.
- Time Range
- 21/05/2017 to 22/05/2017
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- DWR C1 Tail of the Falls area, covering 7 square kilometers.