MCA CHP 2024: Seafloor Backscatter and Samples from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh

Acoustic backscatter mosaics, seabed samples, and images collected for the UK's Civil Hydrography Programme. The data was gathered by the MV Lode vessel using a Kongsberg EM 2040D multibeam echosounder and verified by the UK Hydrographic Office. The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the listed organization.

Use Cases

• Classify seabed sediment types based on acoustic backscatter mosaics.
• Map seafloor morphology and features for nautical charting based on survey data.
• Validate remote sensing data with physical seabed samples and images.
• Model coastal erosion or sediment transport patterns based on seafloor composition.

Strengths

• Data is verified by the authoritative UK Hydrographic Office.
• Includes multiple data types: mosaics, physical samples, and images for cross-validation.
• Specifies the collection vessel (MV Lode) and sensor (Kongsberg EM 2040D).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific survey area.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Marine survey using a Kongsberg EM 2040D multibeam echosounder on the MV Lode vessel.

Time Range

2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:29:39.612600; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Marine area from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh, UK.