Acquisition specification for QLD nearshore bathymetric survey
The Challenge
The Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) was seeking to acquire high resolution digital aerial imagery along with topographic and bathymetric LiDAR data for the nearshore area adjacent to developed areas of the Queensland coast. Queensland aims to create a high-quality contemporaneous dataset of the onshore coastal environment up to 400m inland from the coast and of the nearshore zone at least 2km offshore.
Partners
The project partner was the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) .
The Solution
Based on previous experience producing topographic and bathymetric LiDAR acquisition specifications across Australia and the Pacific, as well as recent examples of acquisition specifications produced by other States, and other relevant guidelines and specifications, an acquisition specification for Queensland was produced and reviewed by a technical advisory group consisting of a range of Australian experts. The acquisition specification will be used for procurement of a test acquisition and potentially updated to procure the full dataset.
Impact
The collected data will enhance the understanding of risk to coastal communities from coastal hazards by improving modelling of nearshore coastal processes and hazards, including coastal erosion, storm tide inundation and the impacts of climate change induced sea level rise. The data also has broader benefits for coastal management including the mapping of marine habitats and the management of the marine estate.
Contact
To learn more, please contact us at contact@frontiersi.com.au.
