Henderson Perth Canyon Bathymetry Survey from 2015

FK150301 bathymetry data was acquired by the University of Western Australia from the Research Vessel Falkor between March 1 and 12, 2015. The survey used Kongsberg EM302 and EM710 sensors to map the seafloor in the Henderson Perth Canyon. A primary mission goal was to identify sites for ROV surveys to assess marine animal abundance and discover new species.

Use Cases

• Mapping seafloor depth and terrain features using bathymetric data for geological analysis.
• Identifying potential habitats for corals, sponges, and fish by correlating bathymetry with planned ROV survey sites.
• Supporting planning for deep-dive Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations to assess species abundance.

Strengths

• Data collected over a 12-day dedicated research voyage in March 2015.
• Acquired using specialized Kongsberg EM302 and EM710 multibeam sonar instruments.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, file sizes, and data resolution details are unavailable.
• The dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes, limiting its applied utility.

Provenance

Source

University of Western Australia, acquired via the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Seafloor mapping via multibeam sonar (Kongsberg EM302, EM710) from the Research Vessel Falkor.

Time Range

March 1 to March 12,我们发现 2015.

Freshness

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Geography

Henderson Perth Canyon.