For more detailed information on the acquisition equipment and data collection techniques, operational standards, data processing methods and quality control procedures used on this survey see the Report of Survey/Cruise Report and associated documentation where available. The information available may vary depending on the age of the survey. Data are checked and loaded to the BGS Coastal and Marine data management system following BGS marine data management procedures.
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Geophysical Survey 1972/7: Sound of Jura and Irish Sea (07/08/1972 to 27/08/1972)
Gravimeter, Magnetometer, Pinger, Sparker, Transit Sonar
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CP2 Regional Sea Boundaries: Irish Sea, Offshore 1:250k: Anglesey, Isle of Man, Lake District, Liverpool Bay, SeaVoX Sub-Ocean: IRISH SEA
This British Geological Survey (BGS) geophysical survey took place in August 1972 in the Sound of Jura and Irish Sea on board the MV Researcher. The purpose was to conduct gravity meter trials and collect data for UK regional mapping. Subsurface data were gathered using a gravity meter. These data were are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MG/73/39.