Bathymetric survey data collected for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Civil Hydrography Programme, focusing on the TE3A Sunk area. The British Geological Survey holds the samples and associated geological data from a survey conducted over three days in September 2021.
Use Cases
- Analyze bathymetric data to map seafloor topography in the Sunk survey area.
- Process geological sample data associated with the survey for seabed composition studies.
- Integrate bathymetric and geological data from the Civil Hydrography Programme for coastal management models.
Strengths
- Data originates from the authoritative British Geological Survey.
- Survey has a defined temporal focus from 08/09/2021 to 10/09/2021.
- Data is part of the structured Civil Hydrography Programme.
Limitations
- Specific data volume, file formats, and column schema are unknown.
- Sample data is unavailable for preview, limiting initial assessment.
- The dataset's update recency (2026) may reflect metadata changes, not new survey data.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS), holding data for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
- Collection Method
- Bathymetric survey conducted as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP).
- Time Range
- 08/09/2021 to 10/09/2021
- Freshness
- Metadata last updated March 2026; underlying survey data from September 2021.
- Geography
- TE3A Sunk area (specific location undefined).