Port Phillip Bay Drift Algae Bathymetry Survey, January 2018

Deakin University's Marine Mapping lab conducted a three-day bathymetry survey in Port Phillip Bay from January 18-21, 2018. The survey used a Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam echosounder onboard the Motor Vessel Yolla to map drift algae locations. This data was collected as part of a collaborative program with the University of Melbourne.

Use Cases

• Map underwater topography based on bathymetry survey data
• Analyze drift algae distribution patterns within Port Phillip Bay
• Model coastal habitat based on seafloor depth and algae presence
• Validate other marine survey data based on the high-resolution Kongsberg EM2040c sensor

Strengths

• Survey conducted over three consecutive days in January 2018, providing a focused temporal snapshot
• Data collected using a Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam echosounder, likely providing high-resolution depth measurements
• Survey was part of a collaborative program between Deakin University and the University of Melbourne

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Data explicitly states it is not to be used for navigational purposes, limiting its application scope

Provenance

Source

Deakin University Marine Mapping lab, Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Acquired onboard the Motor Vessel Yolla using a Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam echosounder

Time Range

2018-01-18 to 2018-01-21

Geography

Port Phillip Bay, Australia