Pre-processed satellite imagery [Mawson Station_Preprocessed_WV2_Shallow Water.tif] IMPORTANT: This data cannot be shared due to licensing conditions and is provided for archival purposes only. Worldview-2 Imagery was provided at Processing level 2A in GCS WG84. The following Pre-processing steps were applied: Radiometric Correction: Digital Numbers converted to TOA Reflectance Atmospheric Correction: Dark Object Subtraction Masking: Masking of Land and Ice features using classification of accompanying PAN imagery Shallow Water Masking: Deep water masked out by thresh-holding the green and yellow bands The pre-processed data is provided as an 8-band Geotiff in wg84 with pixels of 0.000018° Satellite-derived bathymetry grid [Mawson Station_SDB_wg84_alat.tiff] This bathymetry dataset was produced by applying the SMART-SDB model to Worldview 2 Multispectral Image acquired on 20170129 at 05:21:13Z. Singlebeam bathymetry data acquired in February 20191 using a CEESCOPE 200kHz SBES with CMAX SSS, with vertical and horizontal accuracy of 0.50m and 3.00m respectively, was used for both calibration and validation of the SMART-SDB model. Derived data was smoothed using a low pass filter, and manually cleaned for erroneous returns (however some may still exist). A description of the methods is available in the attached reports. Projection: GCS WG84 Tidal datum: ALAT (approximate lowest astronomical tide) Format: geotiff, ASCI xyz Depths Derived from Satellite Imagery. For SA awareness only. Not for Navigation. Vertical Accuracy is un-assessable and should be considered worse than ZOC C. Undetected features significant to surface navigation may exist. Bathymetry map (Mawson Station SDB Chart_OFFICIAL.pdf) This map shows the hydrographic chart from Mawson Station overlayed with the new satellite-derived bathymetry data. Python Scripts and Guide These scripts were developed to automate extraction of satellite-derived bathymetry from the Worldview-2 imagery. Details of the scripts and how to apply them are outlined in the guide: Antarctica SDB Project How To.docx Final report [AASP4392_Antarctica SDB Project_FINAL_REPORT.docx] This report “Potential of Satellite-Derived Bathymetry mapping in Antarctica using high-resolution multispectral imagery” outlines the objectives, methods, results and conclusions for the satellite-derived bathymetry project (AASP4392). It has not been peer-reviewed. 1 An Australian Hydrographic Service survey acquired singlebeam bathymetry data using a CEESCOPE 200kHz SBES with CMAX SSS, with vertical and horizontal accuracy of 0.50m and 3.00m respectively, in the nearshore waters of Holmes Bay near Mawson station in February 2019. This survey is part of Australian Antarctic Project (AAP) 5093: Hydrographic Surveying and Seabed Characterisation (CI: Ursula Harris) The data was extracted from the Australian Hydrographic Office database (20190208 Hydrographic survey) and is available at: O'Brien, P.E. (2011) Coastal seabed mapping survey, Vestfold Hills, Antarctica, February-March 2010, Ver. 2, Australian Antarctic Data Centre https://data.aad.gov.au/metadata/records/Davis_multibeam_grids)

The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service conducted hydrographic survey HI364 at Mawson, January to March 2003. The survey areas were north-west and south-west of the station. The survey dataset, which includes metadata, was provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by the Australian Hydrographic Office and is available for download from a Related URL in this metadata record. The survey was lead by LCDR M.B.Rigby. The data are not suitable for navigation.

This dataset contains records of ice thickness and snow thickness from Mawson, Antarctica. Measurements were attempted on a weekly basis and have been recorded since 1954 and are ongoing, although this record only contains data up until the end of 1989. The observations are not continuous however. The dataset is available via the provided URL. These data were also collected as part of ASAC projects 189 and 741. Logbooks(s): Glaciology Sea Ice Log, Mawson 1969 Glaciology Mawson Sea Ice Logs, 1995-2000

From December 2014 to February 2015, Geoscience Australia conducted a multibeam sonar survey (GA-0348) of the coastal waters around Casey station and the adjacent Windmill Islands. The survey utilised GA's Kongsberg EM3002D multibeam echosounder, motion reference unit and C-Nav differential GPS system mounted on the Australian Antarctic Division's (AAD) science workboat the Howard Burton. The survey was a collaborative project between GA, the AAD and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). During the survey a total of approximately 27.3 square kilometres of multibeam bathymetry, backscatter and water-column data were collected, extending coverage of a RAN multibeam survey (survey number HI545) conducted the previous season (approximately 7 square kilometres). The regions covered extended seaward of Newcomb Bay and Clark Peninsula northwest of Casey Station, and seaward of Shirley and Beall Islands to the southwest. Complimentary datasets were also collected, including 18 drop video deployments to assess the benthic ecosystem composition and 39 sediment samples to ground-truth the seafloor substrate. Macroalgae spectral analyses were also collected to develop a spectral library for possible future satellite bathymetry investigations. The new high-resolution bathymetric grid (1 metre resolution) reveals seafloor features in the Casey area in unprecedented detail.

The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service conducted hydrographic survey HI350 at Mawson, January to March 2002. The survey area was north of the station between Williams Rocks and Parallactic Islands and also at Moller Bank. The survey dataset, which includes metadata, was provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by the Australian Hydrographic Office and is available for download from a Related URL in this metadata record. The survey was lead by LCDR M.Pounder. The data are not suitable for navigation.

The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service conducted hydrographic survey HI514 at Mawson, February to March 2012. The areas surveyed were the entrance to Horseshoe Harbour and the western side of West Arm. There is also a single line of soundings east of Evans Island. The survey dataset, which includes the Report of Survey, was provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by the Australian Hydrographic Office and is available for download (see a Related URL). The vertical datum of the soundings is Lowest Astronomical Tide, 0.83 metres below Mean Sea Level. The survey was lead by LT C.E.Diplock. The data are not suitable for navigation.

The Davis Coastal Seabed Mapping Survey, Antarctica (GA-4301 / AAS2201 / HI468) was conducted on the Australian Antarctic Division workboat Howard Burton during February-March 2010 as a component of Australian Antarctic Science (AAS) Project 2201 - Natural Variability and Human Induced Change on Antarctic Nearshore Marine Benthic Communities. The survey was undertaken as a collaboration between Geoscience Australia, the Australian Antarctic Division and the Australian Hydrographic Service (Royal Australian Navy). The survey acquired multibeam bathymetry and backscatter datasets from the nearshore region of the Vestfold Hills around Davis Station, Antarctica. These datasets are described by the metadata record with ID Davis_multibeam_grids. This dataset comprises an interpreted geomorphic map produced for the central survey area using multibeam bathymetry and backscatter grids and their derivatives (e.g. slope, contours). Six geomorphic units; basin, valley, embayment, pediment, bedrock outcrop and scarp were identified and mapped using definitions suitable for interpretation at the local scale (nominally 1:10 000). Polygons were created using a combination of automatic extraction and manual digitisation in ArcGIS. For further information on the geomorphic mapping methods and a description of each unit, please refer to OBrien P.E., Smith J., Stark J.S., Johnstone G., Riddle M., Franklin D. (2015) Submarine geomorphology and sea floor processes along the coast of Vestfold Hills, East Antarctica, from multibeam bathymetry and video data. Antarctic Science 27:566-586. This metadata record was created using information in Geoscience Australia's metadata record at http://www.ga.gov.au/metadata-gateway/metadata/record/89984/

From February to March 2010, Geoscience Australia (GA) conducted a multibeam sonar survey of the coastal waters of the Vestfold Hills in the Australian Antarctic Territory. The survey was conducted jointly with Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) and the Deployable Geospatial Survey Team (DGST) of the Royal Australian Navy. The survey was aimed primarily at understanding the character of the sea floor around Davis Station to better inform studies of the benthic biota and the possible impacts of the Davis sewage outfall. DGST were involved to ensure that the bathymetric data could be used to update and extend the nautical charts of the Davis area. The survey was conducted using GA's Kongsberg EM3002D multibeam echo sounder and C-Nav Differential GPS system mounted on the AAD work boat Howard Burton. Sixteen under water videos were also collected using the GA Raytech camera system and 3 grabs were also collected to compliment an intensive sampling program by AAD divers and a sampling program conducted in the 1990's by University of Tasmania (Franklin, 1996). An area of 42 km2 was surveyed intensively immediately off Davis and additional survey lines were run to Long Fjord in the north and to Crooked Fjord and the Sorsdal Glacier in the south. The main survey area had between 150% and 200% coverage as the seabed was esonified from opposing angles to resolve and provide detail to the numerous features of the seafloor such as rocky reefs, iceberg scours, boulders, anchor chain drag marks and grounded icebergs. The new high resolution data provided detailed maps of sea bed morphology and texture classification to complement sample data. Sixteen video transects were collected and 3 grab samples collected in water too deep for the Australian Antarctic Division Diving program. New high resolution bathymetric grids have been prepared for scientific use and further processing for hydrographic charting is ongoing. A new sea floor geomorphic map has been prepared using the multibeam data, preliminary video and sampling data. The project was a component of Australian Antarctic Science (AAS) Project 2201 - Natural Variability and Human Induced Change on Antarctic Nearshore Marine Benthic Communities. In 2011, Dr Phil O'Brien provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre the following interim data: 75 cm multibeam data in CARIS format; and a 4 metre resolution bathymetric grid and an image of the sea floor, both derived from the 75 cm multibeam data. This data was made available for download from this metadata record. In August 2013, Geoscience Australia released 2 metre resolution bathymetric and backscatter grids after further processing of the multibeam data. The bathymetry and backscatter data have now been fully processed checked and validated by Geoscience Australia and supersede the interim data. The interim data has been archived by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre. The 2 metre resolution grids and final report are available for download from the Geoscience Australia website.

The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service conducted hydrographic survey HI468 at Davis, January to March 2010. The survey was conducted jointly with Geoscience Australia and the Australian Antarctic Division. The main survey area was near Davis but additional survey lines were followed to Long Fjord to the north and to Crooked Fjord and the Sorsdal Glacier in the south. The survey dataset, which includes the Report of Survey, was provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by the Australian Hydrographic Office and is available from the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by request. The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service team was lead by LCDR R.D.Bowden. The data are not suitable for navigation. Geoscience Australia produced bathymetric and backscatter gridded datasets from the survey data which are available via the metadata record 'Coastal seabed mapping survey, Vestfold Hills, Antarctica, February-March 2010' with Entry ID: Davis_multibeam_grids. The Australian Antarctic Division produced two bathymetric maps from the survey data. See Related URLs in this metadata record.

The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service conducted hydrographic survey HI560 at Casey, December 2014 to February 2015. The survey was conducted jointly with Geoscience Australia. The survey area was offshore from Clark Peninsula south to Beall Island, but not including Newcomb Bay and O'Brien Bay which were surveyed in 2013/14 (see the metadata record with ID HI545_hydrographic_survey). A multibeam sonar system was used. The survey dataset, which includes the Report of Survey, was provided to the Australian Antarctic Data Centre by the Australian Hydrographic Office. The RAN Australian Hydrographic Service team was lead by LCDR G.A.Walker. The data are not suitable for navigation.