FK150301 Henderson Perth Canyon Bathymetry Survey 2015

A bathymetry survey of the Henderson Perth Canyon off Western Australia, acquired from the Research Vessel Falkor between March 1 and March 12, 2015. The data was collected by the University of Western Australia using Kongsberg EM302 and EM710 sensors to support biological exploration of deep-sea fauna. It 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 bathymetry survey data
• Identify potential habitats for deep-sea corals and sponges based on the described research goals
• Plan future remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dive sites based on the initial survey findings
• Analyze the distribution of marine species like sea fans, sea pens, and sharks mentioned in the research objectives

Strengths

• Data was collected during a dedicated research mission from March 1 to March 12, 2015
• Specific sensor instrumentation (Kongsberg EM302, EM710) is documented
• Clear attribution and acknowledgment requirements are provided for the original scientists and data system

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

University of Western Australia, Research Vessel Falkor

Collection Method

Acquired using Kongsberg EM302 (30 kHz) and EM710 (30 kHz) sensors

Time Range

March 1, 2015 to March 12, 2015

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 05:56:47.755212; freshness should be verified

Geography

Henderson Perth Canyon, Western Australia