BIRPS deep seismic reflection data from the UK and north-west European continental shelf (1981-1991)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | British Geological Survey (Edinburgh) |
| Country | United Kingdom  |
| Time period | The data were acquired from 1981-1991 and processed subsequently |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | The north-west European continental shelf including the Baltic Sea |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Gravity; Magnetics; Seismic reflection; Seismic refraction |
| Instruments | Seismic refraction systems; gravimeters; magnetometers; seismometers; 60 Hz top-bandwidth multi-channel seismic reflection systems |
| Description | |
| Summary | The British Institutions Reflection Profiling Syndicate (BIRPS) shot approximately 12,000 km of deep, multi-channel seismic reflection data around the British Isles from 1981 to 1991 during 14 surveys. Recording depths vary depending on the purpose of the survey but range from 15 s to 40 s two-way time. Raw and processed digital data are archived by BGS who make the data available subject to the cost of reproduction and handling. Seismic sections and other analogue ancillary data are available for some surveys. Gravity and magnetic data may also be available. |
| Originators | British Geological Survey (Edinburgh) |
| References | Klemperer, S. and Hobbs, R. (1992) The BIRPS Seismic Atlas: Deep Seismic Reflection Profiles around the British Isles, Cambridge University Press |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | British Geological Survey (Edinburgh) |
| Availability | Distribution cost charge; unrestricted |
| Contact | BGS Enquiries |
| Address | British Geological Survey (Edinburgh) |
| enquiries@bgs.ac.uk | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | British Oceanographic Data Centre |
| Local identifier | 1047005 |
| Global identifier | 636 |
| Last revised | 2010-12-18 |
