SKI0001: Bathymetry Survey South of Kangaroo Island, February 2022
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Description
A multibeam bathymetry and backscatter survey conducted from February 3 to 7, 2022. The data was acquired by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd onboard the Southern Ranger, using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES system. The objective was to map five areas south of Kangaroo Island for habitat mapping purposes.
Use Cases
Model seafloor topography based on multibeam bathymetry data.
Analyze backscatter data for habitat classification.
Support marine spatial planning based on surveyed areas south of Kangaroo Island.
Conduct baseline studies for coastal and marine ecology based on habitat mapping objectives.
Strengths
Data was collected over a specific five-day period from February 3 to 7, 2022.
Survey used a specific instrument: a Kongsberg 2040P MBES.
Data has a defined geographic scope covering five areas south of Kangaroo Island.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
The description explicitly states 'Not to be used for navigational purposes', indicating potential limitations in positional accuracy or completeness for that use.
Provenance
Source
Geoscience Australia Data
Collection Method
Acquired by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd via ship-based multibeam sonar survey.
Time Range
2022-02-03 to 2022-02-07
Freshness
Last updated 2026-05-14 04:57:37.334062; freshness should be verified.