Coastal Bathymetry with Advanced Technologies (CoastBAT)

  • Miot da Silva, Graziela (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
  • Bruce, David (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Ierodiaconou, Daniel A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Quinn, Jason (Partner Investigator (PI))
  • Hesp, Patrick (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Werner, Adrian (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Fernandes, Milena (Partner Investigator (PI))
  • Reef, Ruth (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Baring, Ryan (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Holyman, James (Partner Investigator (PI))

Project: Research

Project Details

Project Description

We seek funds to develop a high-resolution coastal bathymetry facility in southern Australia (CoastBAT). We will purchase a technological solution that will provide bathymetry (plus some subaerial topography) from -50 m to +10 m above sea level at 2 to 5 cm resolution, composed of; (1) an airborne (drone) with a bathymetric/terrestrial lidar of very high resolution that can measure topography and bathymetry to a depth of -10 m through breaking waves (Astralite Edge), combined with (2) an autonomous sea vessel (ASV) which will measure bathymetry, using multi-beam sonar, down to -50 m depth (Sonobot).
Short titleCoastBAT
AcronymCoastBAT
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date25/05/23 → 24/05/24

Funding

  • Australian Research Council (ARC): A$387,250.00
  • Flinders University: A$85,000.00
  • Monash University – Internal School Contribution: A$5,000.00
  • Deakin University: A$20,000.00
  • Department for Environment and Water (DEW) (South Australia): A$80,000.00
  • District Council of Robe: A$20,000.00