Geophysical Survey 1985/2: North Sea, Forties/Norway (17/Apr/1985 to 30/Jul/1985)
CP2 Regional Sea Boundaries: Northern North Sea, Scottish Continental Shelf, Offshore 1:250k: Bosies Bank, Bressay Bank, Cormorant, Fair Isle, Fladen, Forties, Halibut Bank, Miller, Viking, Offshore 1:500k: Faroe Shetland Basin, SeaVoX Sub-Ocean: NORTH SEA, NORWEGIAN SEA
This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in April and July 1985 in the North Sea on board the MV Gorsethorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of the UK continental shelf survey programme. The objectives were to investigate igneous bodies in the Forties area and acquire gravity and magnetic data along BIRPS deep seismic lines. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder. Gravity and Magnetometer data were recorded. These records are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/89/8R.
Information for this survey is sourced from BGS report WB/89/8R. Vessel type - motor vessel. Navigation - Transit satellite, Magnavox integrated system, positions transformed to Internation Spheroid, European Datum 1950. Accuracy details - (Position +/- 200m in water depth &lt400m). Echo-sounder - Atlas Deso 20. Geophysical equipment: Magnetometer - Barringer M123; Gravity meter LaCoste and Romberg S75. For more detailed information see the Cruise Report.
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