The Amadeus Basin dataset contains descriptive attribute information for spatial groundwater features. It covers themes including location, demographics, physical geography, surface water, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, land use, and scientific stimulus. The dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in April 2026.
Use Cases
- Map groundwater management zones based on the hydrogeology and groundwater management themes.
- Analyze hydrocarbon source rock potential based on descriptions of formations like the Horn Valley Siltstone.
- Study basin stratigraphy and thickness using the detailed geological formation data.
- Assess land use and environmental impacts using the land use and environment themes.
Strengths
- Detailed geological descriptions include specific formation thicknesses, such as the Gillen Formation at 850 m.
- The dataset covers multiple thematic groups including hydrogeology, geology, and groundwater management.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data is provided in PDF format, which may hinder direct computational analysis.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 16:28:03.047969; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Amadeus Basin, central Australia