Map based index (GeoIndex) gravity readings
This layer of the map based index (GeoIndex) shows the location of land and marine gravity observations on the UK mainland, Northern Ireland, offshore islands, tidal estuaries and seabed. Most of the surveys were carried out by the BGS but the database includes data originally acquired by other organisations and subsequently given to the BGS to be managed as part of the national archive. Complete coverage of the UK mainland with a station density of 1-2 stations per square kilometre. Unadjusted ship gravity, magnetic and bathymetry data acquired by BGS as part of its Offshore Reconnaisance Mapping Programme. Unadjusted ship gravity, magnetic and bathymetry data acquired by BGS as part of its Offshore Reconnaisance Mapping Programme. This programme commenced in 1967, and was funded mainly by the Department of Energy. Marine gravity readings are from unadjusted ship gravity and bathymetry data from various commercial and academic surveys between 1965 and 1994. Confidential M.O.D Hydrographic Office integrated ship gravity and magnetics surveys of NW Europe marine areas for which BGS acts as agent. Network adjusted gravity and magnetic compilations of data from BGS and non-BGS sources.
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Citation proposal
British Geological Survey. Map based index (GeoIndex) gravity readings. https://services.mspdata.eu:/geonetwork/srv/api/records/9df8df53-2a8f-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98 |
Simple
- Date ( Creation )
- 2000
Originator
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
Distributor
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
Custodian
British Geological Survey
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
EDINBURGH
LOTHIAN
EH14 4AP
United Kingdom
- Maintenance and update frequency
- asNeeded As needed
- GEMET - INSPIRE themes
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- Geology
- BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences
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- Marine gravity surveys , Gravity , Magnetic data , Geophysics , Bathymetry , Gravity maps
- Keywords
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- NERC_DDC
- Use limitation
- Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk ) for advice, should the position not be clear.
- Access constraints
- otherRestrictions Other restrictions
- Other constraints
- otherRestrictions
- Denominator
- 250000
- Metadata language
- English English
- Topic category
-
- Geoscientific information
- Geographic identifier
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UK CONTINENTAL SHELF [id=121701]
- Date ( Creation )
- 1979
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E
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- Supplemental Information
- Data is visible at map scales below 1:250000. Onshore and offshore.
- Reference system identifier
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OGP
/
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
- Date ( Revision )
- 2005
- Distribution format
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- Geographic Information System (Not Entered )
Distributor
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
- OnLine resource
- Gravity readings
- OnLine resource
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Geophysics map theme
The wms layer for 'GeoIndex gravity readings' is held within the 'Geophysics' theme WMS layer which this URL connects to.
- OnLine resource
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Geophysics map theme
The user will need to select the 'Map layers' option from the top left menu and then select the 'Gravity readings' check box from the drop down menu to view the data. The data is only visible below 1:250000 scale.
- Hierarchy level
- dataset Dataset
- Other
- dataset
Conformance result
- Date ( Publication )
- 2011
- Explanation
- See the referenced specification
- Pass
- false
Conformance result
- Date ( Publication )
- 2010-12-08
- Explanation
- See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF
- Pass
- false
- Statement
- Land Gravity - Most of the surveys were carried out by the BGS but the database includes data originally acquired by other organisations and subsequently given to the BGS to be managed as part of the national archive. Marine Gravity - data acquired by BGS as part of its Offshore Reconnaisance Mapping Programme. This programme commenced in 1967, and was funded mainly by the Department of Energy. Unadjusted ship gravity and bathymetry data from various commercial and academic surveys between 1965 and 1994. Confidential M.O.D Hydrographic Office integrated ship gravity and magnetics surveys of NW Europe marine areas for which BGS acts as agent. Network adjusted gravity and magnetic compilations of data from BGS and non-BGS sources.
Metadata
- File identifier
- 9df8df53-2a8f-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98 XML
- Metadata language
- English English
- Hierarchy level
- dataset Dataset
- Date stamp
- 2017-01-17
- Metadata standard name
- NERC profile of ISO19115:2003
- Metadata standard version
- 1.0
Point of contact
British Geological Survey
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Royles,Christopher P
(NERC-BGS Geophysicist )
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
- Dataset URI
- http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605461