Mapping the deep ocean: Geoscience Australia and the search for MH370
Channel: GeoscienceAustralia
Date: 2015-02-23

Mapping the deep ocean: Geoscience Australia and the search for MH370

A short film describing the processes of bathymetric mapping and side scan sonar, used to gather data within the search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. 

About this video:
Geoscience Australia has been applying specialist marine geoscience knowledge and capability to assist in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. 

With existing experience and capabilities supporting management of Australia’s vast marine jurisdiction, Geoscience Australia is providing ongoing expert advice to the international search team, led by the Joint Agency Coordination Centre and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Specialist advice regarding bathymetry, the study and mapping of sea floor topography, has proved critical in understanding the environment in which the search is operating.

This video describes the key processes of bathymetric mapping and side scan sonar, which are used to gather data within the search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The video contains data visualisations and animation sequences.

Find out more about Geoscience Australia and the search for MH370 at http://www.ga.gov.au/news-events/news/latest-news/mapping-the-deep-ocean-geoscience-australia-and-the-search-for-mh370.

Credits:

Film production and coordination by Geoscience Australia:
Script, Direction: Bobby Cerini, Melinda Holland
Edit, Cinematography, Sound: Michael O'Rourke
Production Management: Bobby Cerini, Neil Caldwell
3D Data Visualisation, Animation: Neil Caldwell, Michael de Hoog
Graphics: Kath Hagan
Scientific Advice: Stuart Minchin, Anna Potter, Maggie Tran, Tanya Whiteway, Kim Picard 

Additional credits:

Music: 'Namaste' by Jason Shaw, 2013

Animation of globe: 'Earth in Cycles' by Adriano, 2012

Supporting 3D data visualisation and animation by Eye Candy Animation:
Producer: Damian Stocks 
Creative Director: Rachael Johnson 
Studio Manager: Jess Burrows 
Lead Artist: Artur Piwko 
3D Artist: Kynan Stevenson

Voiceover: Media Sound Studios