Let’s take you on an animated journey to Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB) for this SDB Update No. 5*! – Discover the new storymap and learn about how SDB evolved, what “physics-based” SDB means, and see use cases that highlight the strengths of this technology.

In its final declaration, the recent UN Ocean Conference in Nice acknowledges the critical need for accounting and mapping of coastal and marine ecosystems, and of the ocean floor.

Smart mapping of marine ecosystems

When it comes to efficient technologies to achieve this goal, SDB is high up on the list. With many of our SDB projects, we contribute to global initiatives, such as Seabed 2030, EMODnet Bathymetry, or GEBCO – General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans.

Although SDB enjoys wide acknowledgement among ocean mapping experts, we still encounter knowledge gaps. Through the EOMAP storymap “Unveiling Depths – A Journey to SDB” we wish to support a deeper understanding of this innovative technology in an enjoyable way.

Scroll through the storymap to learn about

• The development of seafloor mapping
• Our highly sophisticated model providing shallow water depth without the need for any other survey or ground-truth data
• The 4 key benefits of physics-based SDB illustrated in use cases from Canada, Italy, the Maldives and Germany

Dive deeper into Satellite-Derived Bathymetry

If you wish to explore the innovative, yet established mapping technology even in more depth, here are two recommendations:

➡️ The peer-reviewed paper “Satellite-Derived Bathymetry Online” in the International Hydrographic Review. It reports on SDB validation results in ten focus areas with different tidal regimes, water clarity conditions, and latitudes. The paper also introduces a global map of water-clarity potential for the application of SDB.

➡️ The SDB Best Practice Guide by International Hydrographic Organization (IHO): The document of 2024 provides an overview of methods and factors to consider when applying SDB to map shallow coastal environments. In addition, it provides a framework for collecting, processing, analysing, interpreting, and sharing data.

Contact

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*SDB Update is a Linkedin post series on Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB) by EOMAP – a Fugro company. Enjoy news, facts, and figures on a bi-weekly basis!