MMO1037 Marine Character Areas
Marine Character Areas (MMO)
MCA_Level2_MMO
This dataset is part of the MMO1037 evidence report "Character assessment for the English coast". The dataset consists of 14 Marine Character Areas (MCA), taking in the full extent of the South Inshore and South Offshore marine plan areas as defined by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). These Marine Character Areas and accompanying descriptions will help inform the MMO's evidence base for marine planning in the South of England. The boundaries of these MCAs should be interpreted as being transitional.
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MMO1500046
eng
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4258
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
revision
2008-01-06
creation
2003-01-01
revision
2009-11-16
creation
2011-02-16
creation
2013-06-13
creation
2014-08-08
-3.6908
1.7283
51.1801
49.9282
creation
1954-01-01
English Channel
creation
1954-01-01
North Sea
creation
2014-05-16
VIIf
creation
2014-05-16
IVc
creation
2014-05-16
VIIe
creation
2014-05-16
VIId
2013-09-19
2016-04-20
publication
2015-03-31
creation
2013-09-19
revision
2013-08-21
notPlanned
There are several caveats associated with the dataset which are as follows: - The data represents the baseline scenario i.e. the sea surface rather than any particular offshore development scenario, so it needs to be acknowledged that if structures were to be added to the sea surface (e.g. turbines), then visibility of these would likely extend further inland (although bear in mind this will not increase visibility of the sea surface, just the development) - The modelling is based on a bare ground digital representation of the earths surface without any surface features, so visibility (and intervisibility) is likely to be an exaggeration of the actual situation. The addition of surface features, such as buildings and vegetation, would have the effect of blocking some views. - The resolution of the Digital Elevation Model will affect the sensitivity of the modelling being able to reflect small topographical features. - An equivalent Digital Elevation Model of France has not been sourced for this study. Therefore views of the sea from France have not been included in this mapping - Application of a theoretical limit on visibility of 35km imposes a layer of assumption that is based on guidance that relates to the significance of impacts of views of offshore turbines over this distance rather than having been measured for this work. - Placing observer points with a grid spacing of 500m between them on land may mean that some topographical features (such as ridgelines and peaks) are not accounted for in the model. - In order to remain objective, no provision has been made to weight the analysis towards high quality views or locations where large numbers of people would be expected.
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2016-04-14