SSCN SEGMENT 2-C: Bathymetry Survey of Murray Marine Park

April 2024 bathymetric survey data collected by EGS onboard the RV Bold Explorer for the Subsea Cable Network (SSCN) project. The dataset covers seabed features and shallow geology along a proposed cable route within the Murray Marine Park, Australia. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and includes calibration details for multibeam echosounder systems.

Use Cases

• Modeling seabed topography based on multibeam echosounder (MBES) survey data mentioned in the description
• Assessing cable route feasibility based on described bathymetry and seabed feature investigations
• Analyzing shallow geology for marine construction projects based on the survey's stated scope

Strengths

• Survey includes detailed calibration and verification steps for positioning and sensor systems performed on specific dates in April 2024
• Dataset is confined to a specific, named geographic area: the Murray Marine Park

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Acquired via multibeam echosounder (MBES) systems onboard the survey vessel RV Bold Explorer.

Time Range

April 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 07:24:46.804689; freshness should be verified

Geography

Murray Marine Park, Australia