OR/18/003 Modelled Volume, Purpose and Scale

Shelley, C, and Burke, H. 2018. Model metadata report for the South Downs teaching model. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/18/003.

The South Downs 3D model represents a conceptual understanding of the bedrock geology of the South Downs National Park in southern England. The model covers an area of approximately 3100 km² from Winchester to Beachy Head (Figure 1). This model consists of ten geological units that correspond with the current 1:250 000 scale geological map of the region. The model is intended for use as a teaching aid for educational purposes. It provides an overview of the regional bedrock geology and is not suitable for use at site-specific level.

Figure 1 Location map of the South Downs model area (outlined in red) with 1:250 000 scale bedrock geology shown (DiGMapGB-250). ©Crown copyright and database rights (2018) Ordnance Survey (100021290 EUL).