SSCN Segment 2-B: Bathymetry Survey in Eastern Recherche Marine Park

Eastern Recherche Marine Park bathymetry data acquired by EGS onboard the RV Bold Explorer in April 2024. The survey investigated seabed features and shallow geology along a proposed subsea cable route and included a subsequent geotechnical sampling program. The dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and is not for navigational use.

Use Cases

• Modeling seabed topography for cable route planning based on bathymetry data.
• Identifying potential seabed hazards for infrastructure based on seabed feature investigation.
• Analyzing shallow subsurface geology for engineering assessments based on the survey's geotechnical program.

Strengths

• Survey conducted with calibrated multibeam echosounder (MBES) and USBL systems.
• Specific calibration and verification dates are documented (17th-20th April 2024).
• Dataset is part of a defined survey program (SSCN Segment 2-B) with a clear objective.

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.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific marine park survey area.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Acquired via a marine survey using hull-mounted and towed sensors onboard the RV Bold Explorer.

Time Range

Survey conducted in April 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-16 08:50:04.041687; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Eastern Recherche Marine Park, Australia.