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Forster (Cape Hawke to Black Head), NSW Bathymetry Acquisition (20190018S)

Created 20/01/2026

Updated 20/01/2026

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The Forster, Cape Hawke to Black Head, bathymetry survey was acquired by the NSW government (Department of Planning and Environment – DPE) onboard the RV Bombora during the period 27 Feb 2019 – 14 Oct 2020, using DPE’s R2Sonic 2022 multibeam sonar. The survey was completed as part of the SeabedNSW program funded by NSW government through Coastal Reforms (>2015), HabMap Program funded through Marine Parks Authority (now under Marine Estate Management Authority) or through collaborations with partner agencies or institutions. The purpose of the project was to 1) provide a baseline dataset and 2) map the spatial distribution of seabed types. This dataset contains 32-bit floating point geotiff files of bathymetry and backscatter in 5m resolution for the study area, derived from the processed Hypack, R2Sonic GUI, POSView, POSPac, Qimera and FMGT software. General details on vessel setup, mobilisation and processing are provided at https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Documents/Research/Our-science-and-research/seabed-nsw-standard-operating-procedures-multibeam-surveying-190101.pdf with survey specific details in the Survey Report and DPIE Rigor Statement (can be provided upon request).

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Title Forster (Cape Hawke to Black Head), NSW Bathymetry Acquisition (20190018S)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/8cb8f377-4f27-456c-9a97-40689f4ac5b6
Contact Point
Geoscience Australia Data
clientservices@ga.gov.au
Reference Period 27/02/2019 - 14/10/2020
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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