HI1736 survey data collected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme from September to October 2021. Samples and associated geological data are curated by the British Geological Survey. The dataset focuses on the EA3 Cockle Shoal area.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed morphology and depth variations from bathymetric survey data for nautical chart updates.
- Correlate geological sample data with bathymetric readings to map seafloor composition.
- Model sediment transport and shoal evolution using time-series survey data from the specified 2021 period.
Strengths
- Data originates from the authoritative Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Geological samples and data are held and managed by the British Geological Survey.
- Survey has a defined temporal focus from 16 September 2021 to 16 October 2021.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, row count, column structure, and file formats are unknown.
- Lack of sample data or column descriptions prevents assessment of data granularity and completeness.
Provenance
- Source
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP); British Geological Survey (BGS).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme.
- Time Range
- 16 September 2021 to 16 October 2021.
- Freshness
- Metadata was last updated in March 2026, though the underlying survey data is from 2021.
- Geography
- EA3 Cockle Shoal area (specific coordinates unknown).