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British Geological Survey (BGS)
+44 (0)131 667 1000
+44 (0)131 668 4140
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
UK
enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
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This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) in collaboration with other organisations for BGS, the survey took place in November 1974 in the area east of Shetland Islands on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out trials of cable-controlled drilling submersible Consub and collect geophysical data for identification of potential drill sites. Sea floor data were collected using echo-sounder and sidescan sonar. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.
British Geological Survey (BGS)
+44 (0)131 667 1000
+44 (0)131 668 4140
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
UK
enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
custodian
British Geological Survey (BGS)
+44 (0)131 667 1000
+44 (0)131 668 4140
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
UK
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British Geological Survey (BGS)
+44 (0)131 667 1000
+44 (0)131 668 4140
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
UK
enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
distributor
http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/geoindex_offshore/home.html?cruise=1974/CH/15
HTTP
BGS Offshore Geoindex
GeoIndex allows users to search for information about BGS data collections covering the UK and other areas world wide. Access is free, the interface is easy to use, and it has been developed to enable users to check coverage of different types of data and find out some background information about the data. More detailed information can be obtained by further enquiry through the website.
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Geophysical equipment types used included: Echo Sounder, Magnetometer and Sidescan Sonar. The survey was undertaken by British Geological Survey. 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.