HI1709 survey data collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency by the British Geological Survey. The dataset covers the seabed area from Duncansby Head to Pentland Skerries, with samples and geological data collected between July and December 2021.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed bathymetry and geological sample data for coastal navigation safety assessments.
- Model seafloor topography using survey data to identify underwater hazards near Duncansby Head.
- Integrate geological sample data with bathymetric readings for marine habitat mapping in the Pentland Skerries region.
Strengths
- Data is curated and held by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
- Survey provides a defined temporal coverage from 15/07/2021 to 19/12/2021.
- Covers a specific, named geographic area: Duncansby Head to Pentland Skerries.
Limitations
- Core data dimensions like row count, column features, and file formats are unknown.
- Sample data is unavailable for preview, limiting assessment of data structure and granularity.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 15/07/2021 to 19/12/2021
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, though the underlying survey data is from 2021.
- Geography
- Duncansby Head to Pentland Skerries