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id 222
mdfileid_nerc_guid abc9f747-53ac-0f38-e044-0003ba9b0d98
cruise 1985/4
cruise_alias None
restitle Geophysical Survey 1985/4: Minch (07/May/1985 to 26/Jul/1985)
ship MV Gorsethorn
client British Geological Survey
contractor British Geological Survey
cruise_area CP2 Regional Sea Boundaries: Minches & Western Scotland, Scottish Continental Shelf, Offshore 1:250k: Argyll, Great Glen, Lewis, Little Minch, Malin, Orkney, Rona, Sutherland, Tiree, Offshore 1:500k: North Rockall Basin, SeaVoX Sub-Ocean: INNER SEAS OFF THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND, NORTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W)
abstract This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in May to July 1985 in the Minches on board the MV Gorsethorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of the UK continental shelf survey programme. The objectives were a gravity survey of the Minches and a number of high resolution seismic profiles. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder and Transit Sonar. Sub-bottom seismic profiling data were collected using Pinger and Sparker. Gravity data were also recorded. These records are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey data processing are contained in BGS report WB/89/9R.
additional_info Information for this survey is sourced from BGS report WB/89/9R. 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 <400m). Echo-sounder - Atlas Deso 20. Transit sonar. Geophysical equipment: Pinger and Sparker. Gravity meter LaCoste and Romberg S75. For more detailed information see the Cruise Report.
nav_equip_type Transit satellite
geophys_equip_type Echo Sounder, Gravimeter, Magnetometer, Pinger, Sidescan Sonar, Sparker
samp_equip_type None
start_date 1985-05-07 00:00:00
start_date_est Real
end_date 1985-07-26 00:00:00
end_date_est Real
confidentiality unclassified (open file)
accessuse_restric unrestricted use, copyright acknowledgement
terms_of_use Available under the Open Government Licence subject to the following acknowledgement accompanying the reproduced British Geological Survey materials "Contains British Geological Survey materials ©UKRI [year]"
terms_of_use_url http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
cruise_data_url None