OR/17/050 Summary and Acknowledgements

Lee, K A, Diaz Doce, D. 2017. User Guide for the British Geological Survey GeoSure dataset: Version 8. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/17/050.

This report describes the national scale Natural Ground Stability (GeoSure) dataset. The methods used to create the dataset have been critically assessed and its fitness for purpose determined by specialists in BGS.

This document outlines the background to why the dataset was created, its potential uses and gives a brief description of each of the 6 component layers. Technical information regarding the GIS and how the data was created is described and advice is provided on using the dataset.

Acknowledgements

A number of individuals in the GeoAnalytics & Modelling and Engineering Directorates have contributed to the project and helped compile this report. This assistance has been received at all stages of the study. In addition to the collection and processing of data, many individuals have freely given their advice, and provided the local knowledge. The authors would like to specifically acknowledge the following for their input and development of the GeoSure methodologies for this version 8 release: Claire Dashwood, Dave Entwisle, Lee Jones, and Andy Farrant.