3D Gravity Models of the Capel and Faust Basins, Lord Howe Rise

Lord Howe Rise contains 3D gravity models for the Capel and Faust Basins, developed by Geoscience Australia. The models were created from data acquired during a 2006/07 marine survey and interpret over 6000 meters of sediment in the deepest depocentres. The report details the modelling tools and process for integrating 3D gravity mapping with seismic interpretation workflows.

Use Cases

• Integrating 3D gravity models with seismic reflection workflows based on the described methodology
• Modeling irregular geological structures like depocentres and basement highs based on the 3D approach
• Estimating sediment thickness in marine basins based on the interpretation of over 6000 meters of sediment

Strengths

• Models interpret over 6000 meters of sediment in the deepest pockets.
• Based on data from a dedicated seismic and potential field survey (GA-302) conducted in 2006/07.
• Describes tools and processes for 3D gravity modelling in detail.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic/temporal bias inherent to the single survey.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Interpretation of data from seismic reflection, refraction, and potential field survey GA-302.

Time Range

Survey conducted summer 2006/07.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 18:49:20.497909; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Capel and Faust Basins, Lord Howe Rise.