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The 2nd ISST 2016 – International Seminar on Science and Technology – ITS
Surabaya, 2 August 2016
Research Field : Geomatics Engineering
Extended Abstract
Analysis of Submarine Cable Route using
Singlebeam Echosounder Data.
Case Study: Gili Iyang’s strait.
Annafiyah Lalu Muhamad Jaelani

Postgraduate Program, Department of Geomatics Engineering,
Department of Geomatics Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember [email protected]
[email protected]
Abstract- A comprehensive hydro-oceanographic survey through a depth measurement survey to obtain a 3D model
is important for suitable submarine cable design and of bottom surface. The goal of this research were to make
installation method. The installation needs an accurate bathymetric map and to design optimal route for submarine
bathymetric data of seabed. Since, those data are power cable.
currently not available in Gili Iyang strait, a survey to
measure primary data was needed. In this research, the METHODS
referenced depth data to Lowest Water Level of tidal at
The research took place in Gili Iyang strait Dungkek-
Gili Iyang was measured by Singlebeam echosounder.
Sumenep. Geographically in 114° 9'59.79" - 114° 6'51.63"
Therefore, From the analysis based on the criteria of
E and 6°57'41.03" - 7° 0'29.48" S.
installation of submarine cable route, cable line
The bathymetric survey was conducted on October 15,
alternative-2 was the most suitable with length of 5.468 m
2015 by measuring three parameters simultaneously; the
(direct distance) and 6,775 m (slope distance).
depth measurement, position measurement of the depth,
and measurement of tide. Depth measurement and position
ware recorded by Singlebeam echosounder. Hydrographic
Index Terms – Bathimetry, Cable route, Singlebeam
surveys was carried out based on the IHO standard for
Echosounder.
hydrographic survey (S.44 - IHO) [2]. Theoretically depth
measurement is calculated by equation (1). By calculating
INTRODUCTION
time interval when the waves emitted and received back
The sufficient electricity supply is one of the most (Δt), the distance (H) from the seabed relative to the
important infrastructures and vital necessities to support transducer are [3]:
the welfare society in the small islands of Indonesia. Gili = (1)
Iyang Island is located in the east of Madura. It is one of
Analysis of bathymetric and submarine cable route was
small islands that still suffered from lack of electricity
performed using spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS 10.3.
supply. For doing daily activities, its inhabitant are strongly
Depth contour information obtained from bathymetric map
depend on diesel fuel engine generator and solar cells.
used as a reference for submarine cable routings. Criteria
Therefore, the local government has plans to transmit
of submarine cable routings are: 1) cable should be safe and
electricity through under water from nearest mainland
facilitate installing process, and 2) cable has the shortest
(Madura Island).
route.
To support the governmental plan, a comprehensive
hydro-oceanographic survey is needed for suitable
submarine cable design and installation method [1]. The
installation needs an accurate bathymetric data of seabed.
The data was provided by sea bottom topography mapping
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
FIGURE 3. 3D MODELLING OF SEABED
TABLE 1. LENGTH OF CABLE LINES

No. Name Distance (m)
FIGURE1. BATHYMETRIC MAP Direct Slope
1 Alternative 1 5,986 6,842
Figure1 shown that the shallow sea occurred on the 2 Alternative 2 5,468 6,775
coastal area while deep sea are in the center of strait 3 Alternative 3 5,788 7,484
between two islands. The minimum, maximum and
average depth are 3 m, 26 meters and 11,6 m, respectively. Length of alternative cable routes ware presented in
Based on data in figure 2 and 3 three alternatives table 1. The shortest of direct and slope distance is
of cable route were designed following two criteria for alternative 2. Those were 5,468 m and 6,775 m. Slope
submarine cable routing. By using the tools of ‘calculate distance was longer than direct distance as that was the
geometry’ in ArcGIS software, the length of three routes actual length of the slope following the seabed surface.
were calculated. The three alternatives were presented in Submarine cables in this research are not planted in the
figure 3 and table 1. ground, but only placed on the surface of the seabed.
CONCLUSSION
According to the selection criteria for these three

submarine cables routes, cable lines alternative-2 (purple)
has met the criteria. Therefore, it can be concluded that the
shortest route of submarine cable route was 6,775 m.
REFERENCES
[1] T. Worzyk, “New book on submarine power

cables, their design, manufacturing and
installation.” Springer, London and New York,
2009.
[2] IHO, Manual on Hydrography, 1st ed., no. May.
MONACO, 2005.
[3] X. Lurton, An Introduction to Underwater
Acoustic: Principles and Applications. Perancis:
Praxis Publishing, 2002.
FIGURE2. SEABED MAP AND CABLE LINE BASED

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The 2nd ISST 2016 – International Seminar on Science and Technology – ITS

Surabaya, 2 August 2016

Research Field : Geomatics Engineering

Annafiyah Lalu Muhamad Jaelani

FIGURE 3. 3D MODELLING OF SEABED

TABLE 1. LENGTH OF CABLE LINES

According to the selection criteria for these three

[1] T. Worzyk, “New book on submarine power

FIGURE2. SEABED MAP AND CABLE LINE BASED

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