SSCN Segment 2-B: Bathymetry Survey in Western Eyre Marine Park

EGS survey onboard RV Bold Explorer in April 2024 acquired bathymetry, seabed features, and shallow geology data for the SSCN cable route. The dataset covers the Western Eyre Marine Park area. The Australian Ocean Data Network published the data in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Model seabed topography for cable route planning based on bathymetry data
• Identify potential seabed hazards based on seabed features mentioned in the description
• Analyze shallow geology for environmental impact assessments
• Validate marine navigation charts based on surveyed bathymetry

Strengths

• Data acquisition involved calibrated multibeam echosounder (MBES) and DGPS positioning systems
• Survey timeline and vessel details are explicitly documented from April 17-20, 2024
• Dataset is confined to a specific marine park area (Western Eyre Marine Park)

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 dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes, limiting its application scope

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Survey carried out by EGS onboard RV Bold Explorer using MBES and other sensors.

Time Range

Survey conducted in April 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-16 13:50:57.285571; freshness should be verified

Geography

Western Eyre Marine Park, Australia.