Maritime and Coastguard Agency bathymetric survey data for the EA3 Cockle Shoal area, collected from 02/06/2020 to 08/06/2020. The dataset is managed by the British Geological Survey under the Civil Hydrography Programme and adheres to the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric depth measurements from the EA3 Cockle Shoal area for nautical charting and safe navigation.
- Process survey data collected under the IHO S44ed5 Order 1a standard to assess seabed topography and identify hazards.
- Integrate geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition and habitat studies.
Strengths
- Data collection follows the defined IHO S44ed5 Order 1a hydrographic survey standard.
- Survey has a precise temporal scope covering 02/06/2020 to 08/06/2020.
- Dataset is curated and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, file formats, and columnar structure are unknown, complicating technical assessment.
- The dataset's geographic scope is limited to the specific EA3 Cockle Shoal area.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 02/06/2020 to 08/06/2020
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- EA3 Cockle Shoal area (UK waters)