Southern Kangaroo Island Bathymetry Survey 2022

Southern Kangaroo Island bathymetry data collected by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd onboard the Southern Ranger. The survey was conducted from February 3rd to February 7th, 2022 using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES system. Its objective was to map multibeam bathymetry and backscatter in five areas south of Kangaroo Island for habitat mapping purposes.

Use Cases

• Model seabed topography based on bathymetry data
• Analyze marine habitat distribution based on backscatter survey data
• Create nautical charts for scientific reference based on survey data
• Assess underwater geological features based on multibeam survey data

Strengths

• Survey conducted over a specific five-day period from February 3rd to February 7th, 2022
• Data collected using a specific Kongsberg 2040P MBES system
• Survey targeted five distinct 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

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Multibeam bathymetry and backscatter survey conducted by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd.

Time Range

February 3rd to February 7th, 2022

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-16 14:32:00.233575; freshness should be verified

Geography

Five areas south of Kangaroo Island