Varzin Passage to Merkara Shoal Bathymetry Survey, 30m Resolution

The Varzin Passage to Merkara Shoal bathymetry survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office by Fugro Australia from 4 Sep 2023 to 12 Apr 2024. Bathymetry data was collected using a LADS HD+ system and processed with CARIS HIPS and SIPS and QIMERA software. The final dataset is a 30m resolution, 32-bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area.

Use Cases

• Analyze seabed topography based on the 30m resolution bathymetry grid.
• Model underwater terrain for scientific or planning purposes based on the processed GeoTIFF.
• Integrate bathymetric data with other marine datasets based on the defined survey area.
• Study changes in underwater features over time based on the specific acquisition period.

Strengths

• Data was acquired using a specialized LADS HD+ bathymetry system.
• The final product is a 30m resolution grid, providing a specific level of detail.
• Survey was conducted over a defined period from 4 Sep 2023 to 12 Apr 2024.

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.
• The dataset is explicitly not to be used for navigational purposes.

Provenance

Source

Australian Hydrographic Office via Fugro Australia.

Collection Method

Contracted survey conducted using LADS HD+, processed with CARIS HIPS and SIPS and QIMERA.

Time Range

4 Sep 2023 – 12 Apr 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-05 00:43:15.135779; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Varzin Passage to Merkara Shoal survey area.