ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour
The three digital maps provided in this product aim to assess the degree of Offshore windfarm siting suitability existing over a geographical area with a focal point where waters of France and Spain meet in Biscay Bay on 500 m depth. The maps display respectively the spatial distribution of the average and lowest windfarm siting suitability scores along with the average wind speed distribution over a time period of 10 years. They are part of a process set up to assess the fit for use quality of the currently available datasets to support a preliminary selection of potential offshore sites for wind energy development.
To build these maps, GIS tools were applied to several key spatial datasets from the 5 data type domains considered in the project: Air, Marine Water, Riverbed/Seabed, Biota/Biology and Human Activities, collated during the initial stages of the project. Initially, each selected dataset was formatted and clipped to the study area extent and spatially classified according to suitability scores, to define raster layers with the variables depicting levels of current anthropogenic and environmental spatial occupation of activities, seabed depth and slope, distances to shoreline, shipping intensity, mean significant wave height, and substrate type. These pre-processed layers were employed as inputs for applying a spatial multi-criteria model using a wind farming suitability classification based on a discrete 5 grades index, ranging from Very Low up to Very High suitability. In adition to suitability maps, an average wind speed spatial distribution map for a 10 years period, at 10 m height, was obtained over the study area from the raster processing of a wind speed time series of monthly means available from daily wind analysis data. The characteristics of the datasets used in this exercise underwent an appropriateness evaluation procedure based on a comparison between their measured quality and those specified for the product.
All the spatial information made available in these maps and from the subsequent appropriateness analysis of the datasets, contributes to a clearer overview of the amount of public-access baseline knowledge currently existing for the North Atlantic basin area.
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Identification info
- Date (Creation)
- 2018-02-01
- Citation identifier
- DOI:10.12770/db445a8f-3a54-4937-b407-e1876440d0ba
- Issue identification
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Not Applicable
- Purpose
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To determine the suitability of a site where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour for offshore wind farm development, to evidence the fitness for use of the current available marine datasets, as well as to point out gaps in the current Emodnet data collection framework.
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Organisation Individual Electronic mail address ORCID Role Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA)
Point of contact EMODnet Atlantic Checkpoint
Publisher Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA)
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- Oceans
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- 2006-01-01 2015-12-31
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- 10
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Atlantic - CH01 - Windfarm Siting
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High level analyzed
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Delayed
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- GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
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Energy resources
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This EMODnet Atlantic Checkpoint data product (the “Product”) is the result of a “challenge” stress test specified by the call for tenders No MARE/2012/11. The challenge partners ( "the producer") were commissioned to perform a number of tests to evaluate marine data according to set user requirements. This product and any resultant data and metadata produced is a consequence of these tests and provided for interest only. The Product is provided on an “as is” basis, and the producer disclaims any and all warranties, conditions, or representations (express, implied, oral or written), relating to the Product or any part thereof, including, without limitation, any and all implied warranties of quality, performance, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose to the full extent permitted by law. The Producer and the Atlantic Checkpoint partners accept no liability for loss suffered or incurred as a result of reliance on the Product or any output of its use. The Producer shall not be liable for any economic loss, loss of profit, loss of business or contract, depletion of goodwill or otherwise, in each case whether direct, or indirect or any indirect loss whatsoever (howsoever caused) including loss or damage suffered as a result of an action brought by any person which arise out of or in connection with the use of the Product or inability to use the Product
Resource constraints
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Limited: The product fails in most aspects to meet the objectives but meet some.
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This product is limited because was built with some key data inputs presenting important gaps or limited quality to correctly support OWF siting though some data components attained the needed requirements.
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Seabed depth
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Wave-induced water motion
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Wind speed
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- Minimum value
- 10
- Maximum value
- 150
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Essential Seabed habitats
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Essential Fish habitats
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Seabed substrate
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Coastline
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Fisheries spatial occupation
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Component is not covered because data does not exist
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No dataset was discovered on fisheries spatial ocupation
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - MPA Network
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Vessel Traffic Density
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Submarine cables
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Offshore Installations
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - limits of IBA sites
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Component is not covered because data does not exist
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No IBAS dataset was obtained. No feedback to dataset request from birdlife International web site
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Ports location
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Dredging sites
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Aggregate Extraction sites
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Munition sites
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Dredge spoil sites
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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- 0
ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Cables and pipelines
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Offshore activities sites
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- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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- 0
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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Natura2000 spatial extent
- Begin date
- 2006-01-01
- End date
- 2015-12-31
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Reference System Information
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- http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/4326
Metadata
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- urn:uuid/db445a8f-3a54-4937-b407-e1876440d0ba
- Language
- English
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Type of resource
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- Dataset
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http://localhost:8080/geonetwork/srv/eng//metadata/286d8887-58a5-4562-a0b9-a69b78fced76
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http://localhost:8080/geonetwork/srv/eng//metadata/47dea01f-5b6a-48d7-990a-606a6001cbef
- Date info (Revision)
- 2018-06-05T09:55:29Z
- Date info (Creation)
- 2005-03-31T19:13:30
Metadata standard
- Title
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ISO 19115-3 - Emodnet Checkpoint - Targeted Data Product