FK150301: Bathymetry Survey of Henderson Perth Canyon from March 2015

The FK150301 bathymetry dataset was acquired by the University of Western Australia onboard the Research Vessel Falkor from March 1 to March 12, 2015 using Kongsberg EM302 and EM710 sensors. A primary mission goal was to run ROV surveys to assess marine animal abundance and identify sites for focused research. The dataset is published with permission from Geoscience Australia and requires acknowledgment of the original scientists and the Marine Geoscience Data System.

Use Cases

• Map seafloor topography based on the described bathymetry survey.
• Identify potential habitats for corals, sponges, and fish based on the ROV survey mission goal.
• Plan future deep-sea research dives based on the initial site assessment data.
• Analyze geospatial relationships between bathymetric features and marine species distribution.

Strengths

• Data collected during a dedicated 12-day research cruise in March 2015.
• Acquired using specific multibeam sonar instruments (Kongsberg EM302 and EM710).
• Mission had a clear biological assessment goal targeting corals, sponges, and fish.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

University of Western Australia, Research Vessel Falkor, via the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Acquired using Kongsberg EM302 and EM710 multibeam sonar systems.

Time Range

March 1, 2015 to March 12, 2015

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 16:55:46.759760; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Henderson Perth Canyon, Australia