SSCN-SEGMENT-2-C: Shallow Waters Bathymetry in Apollo Marine Park, 2024

February 24 to March 5, 2024, bathymetric survey data collected by EGS Survey Pty Ltd onboard the RV Bold Explorer for the SUBCO Subsea Cable Network. The dataset covers the Apollo Marine Park segment of a cable route between Perth and Sydney, focusing on seabed conditions for cable installation. It was provided by Geoscience Australia and is not intended for navigational purposes.

Use Cases

• Identify seabed slopes exceeding 6 degrees for cable route planning based on the survey's primary purpose.
• Map rock outcrops, existing cables, and shipwrecks as obstacles along a proposed cable route.
• Assess sea floor conditions for cable ploughing and burial feasibility mentioned in the description.
• Analyze shallow geology and bathymetry for marine park environmental or geological studies.

Strengths

• Data was acquired during a dedicated survey campaign from February 24 to March 5, 2024.
• Survey conducted by a professional contractor (EGS Survey Pty Ltd) for a specific engineering purpose.
• Geographic scope is clearly defined as within the Apollo 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 carries a specific warning that it is not to be used for navigational purposes.

Provenance

Source

EGS Survey Pty Ltd, provided by Geoscience Australia Data.

Collection Method

Hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey services from the survey vessel RV Bold Explorer.

Time Range

February 24, 2024 to March III, 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-20 00:55:57.411694; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Apollo Marine Park, along a subsea cable route between Perth and Sydney, Australia.