SKI0001: Bathymetry Survey of Southern Kangaroo Island for Habitat Mapping, 2022

A multibeam bathymetry and backscatter survey of five areas south of Kangaroo Island, acquired by Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd in February 2022. The data was collected using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES onboard the vessel Southern Ranger. This dataset is intended for habitat mapping and is not to be used for navigational purposes.

Use Cases

• Modeling seabed topography and morphology based on bathymetry data.
• Classifying marine habitats based on backscatter and bathymetric features.
• Conducting baseline environmental studies for marine conservation planning based on the survey's stated objective.
• Analyzing underwater terrain for scientific research, leveraging the high-resolution multibeam sonar data.

Strengths

• Data was collected using a specific, high-resolution instrument (Kongsberg 2040P MBES).
• Survey has a precise temporal scope (3rd to 7th of February 2022).
• Dataset is managed by an authoritative network (Australian Ocean Data Network).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The description explicitly states it is not for navigational purposes, limiting its application scope.

Provenance

Source

Precision Hydrographic Service Pty Ltd, onboard the Southern Ranger.

Collection Method

Acquired using a Kongsberg 2040P MBES (Multibeam Echo Sounder).

Time Range

3rd to 7th of February 2022

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 06:36:15.875812; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Five areas south of Kangaroo Island, Australia.