This dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme. The parent datasets are identified in the Lineage field in this metadata statement. The processes undertaken to produce this derived dataset are described in the History field in this metadata statement.
This dataset contains raster representations of Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) measurement trends in groundwater samples for each hydrogeological formation in the Galilee Basin subregion.
The dataset also contains supplementary polygon Feature Classes for each formation, to be used in the visualisation of the rasters. For each formation this includes:
a) A rectangular data extent polygon feature class - created based on the distribution of data points for each formation and used to define the extent of the each raster
b) Data extent mask - further defines the extent of data distribution as well as the spatial extent of the formation, used to visualise the TDS trends for each formation only within the formation boundary and near the spread of point data.
Provides a visual representation for use in maps, of TDS measurement trends in groundwater for each hydrogeological formation in the Galilee Basin subregion.
The raster layers within this dataset were created using the 'Topo to Raster' interpolation method in ArcGIS. Topo to Raster uses an iterative finite difference interpolation technique. This method is preferred for map and visualisation purposes, especially in sparse data regions, as surface continuity is not compromised at a global level. This results in raster layers with smooth surfaces and trends for any level of data density, and surface continuity between areas of varying density.
Raster layers and polygon Feature Classes were created from the source point Feature Classes (dataset: GAL Hydrochemistry Formations QC for TDS v02 GIS - GUID: 109a21cd-a167-4320-84be-ab56cfc12cee)
Formation Data Extent polygons: An arbitrary rectangular polygon was created around the extent of points contained in each source point Feature Class
Formation Data Extent Mask: a hole was clipped from the Formation Data Extent polygon. The Eastern boundary of each hole was traced from the equivalent formation polygon found within the Galilee Groundwater Model, Hydrogeological Formation Extents v01 dataset (GUID: 5afbf7f1-1ee0-444b-9f77-dbad8d8de95b), while the western, northern and southern extent was defined by the distribution of point data or the Galilee subregion boundary (Bioregional Assessment areas v03, GUID: 96dbf469-5463-4f4d-8fad-4214c97e5aac).
Topo to Raster parameters
Input feature data = respective point feature class from source dataset
Field = TDS
Type = Point Elevation
Output cell size = 0.001
Output extent = Formation data extent polygon Feature Class
Smallest z value to be used in interpolation = smallest TDS value of input point Feature Class
Largest z value to be used in interpolation = largest TDS value of input point Feature Class
Drainage enforcement = NO_ENFORCE
Primary type of input data = SPOT
All other parameters left as default.
Bioregional Assessment Programme (XXXX) GAL Hydrochemistry Formations QC for TDS v02 Surfaces. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 11 April 2016, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/ff165a41-f7f3-4922-870e-6837fd40f228.
Derived From QLD Dept of Natural Resources and Mines, Groundwater Entitlements 20131204
Derived From GAL Hydrochemistry Formations QC for TDS v02
Derived From GAL Aquifer Formation Extents v01
Derived From GAL Aquifer Formation Extents v02
Derived From Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project Environmental Impact Statement
Derived From QLD Hydrochemistry QA QC GAL v02
Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v03
Derived From GAL Hydrochemistry Formations QC for TDS v01
Derived From QLD Dept of Natural Resources and Mines, Groundwater Entitlements linked to bores v3 03122014
Derived From GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3, File Geodatabase format (.gdb)
Derived From RPS Galilee Hydrogeological Investigations - Appendix tables B to F (original)
Derived From GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3
Derived From NSW Catchment Management Authority Boundaries 20130917
Derived From Geological Provinces - Full Extent
Derived From Phanerozoic OZ SEEBASE v2 GIS
Derived From QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mining Groundwater Database Extract 20131111
Derived From QLD DNRM Hydrochemistry with QA/QC
Derived From GAL Hydrochemistry Formations QC for TDS v02 GIS
Derived From Galilee Groundwater Model, Hydrogeological Formation Extents v01
Derived From Queensland petroleum exploration data - QPED
Derived From Natural Resource Management (NRM) Regions 2010
Derived From Three-dimensional visualisation of the Great Artesian Basin - GABWRA
Derived From QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mining Groundwater Database Extract 20142808
Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v01
Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v02
Derived From Queensland Geological Digital Data - Detailed state extent, regional. November 2012
Derived From Geoscience Australia, 1 second SRTM Digital Elevation Model (DEM)