SKI0001: Bathymetry Survey of Southern Kangaroo Island, February 2022

Five areas south of Kangaroo Island were surveyed for multibeam bathymetry and backscatter data from February 3 to 7, 2022. The survey, SKI0001, was conducted by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd onboard the Southern Ranger using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES. Data is provided by Geoscience Australia for habitat mapping purposes and is not intended for navigation.

Use Cases

• Modeling seafloor topography based on multibeam bathymetry data.
• Classifying benthic habitats based on acoustic backscatter data mentioned in the description.
• Creating high-resolution maps for marine spatial planning in the Kangaroo Island region.
• Analyzing geological features of the seabed for environmental research.

Strengths

• Data collection occurred over a specific 5-day period in February 2022.
• Survey used a specific instrument, a Kongsberg 2040P MBES.
• Data is sourced from a national geological survey organization, Geoscience Australia.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and data volume are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Acquired by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES onboard the Southern Ranger.

Time Range

February 3-7, 2022

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-20 03:47:46.131935; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Five areas south of Kangaroo Island, Australia