Coastal Route Corridor Analysis
- Subsea Infrastructure Planning -
Geospatial routing, KP stationing, and corridor buffer development for subsea cable systems.
Project 1: Coastal Route Corridor Analysis
Subsea Infrastructure Planning – Real-World Scenario Simulation
This project simulates a real-world subsea infrastructure planning scenario by establishing and analyzing a proposed corridor from St. George's, Bermuda to Baccaro Point, Nova Scotia. The analysis follows a structured GIS workflow to model how linear marine infrastructure such as communication cables would be planned, assessed, and documented in practice.
📍 Tools used: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python (Geopandas, Fiona), Matplotlib
Methodology & Workflow
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Route Centerline Creation
A proposed subsea route centerline shapefile was generated to represent the main infrastructure path between the two coastal landing points. This line served as the spatial backbone for all subsequent analysis.
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BMH and KP Generation
Beach Man Hole (BMH) locations were established at both coastal endpoints, and KPs (Kilometer Points) were systematically created along the route. These reference points allow for accurate distance measurement, route segmentation, and integration with engineering datasets.
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Study Area Buffer Development
A 20 km buffer zone was constructed around the proposed subsea route to define the study area for environmental and hazard assessments. This corridor establishes the operational footprint within which potential conflicts, regulatory constraints, and environmental risks are evaluated. By setting a fixed 20 km buffer, the analysis ensures consistent spatial coverage for hazard identification, proximity analysis, and future route optimization.
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Cartographic and Data Organization
Finalized route, KP points, BMH locations, and buffer layers were exported into organized folders for data, outputs, and maps. This structured approach supports reproducibility and smooth integration with later analysis phases.