Coastal Aerial Survey Imagery For Moreton Bay Monitoring

An ongoing three-yearly monitoring program captures high-resolution aerial imagery and topographic survey data across the City of Moreton Bay coastal zone. The Regional Coastal Aerial Survey provides orthorectified imagery to assess the condition of coastal assets like seawalls, groynes, and beaches, supporting planning and maintenance activities. The data serves as a reference for comparing historic and future coastal conditions.

Use Cases

• Monitor coastal asset condition changes over time by analyzing orthorectified imagery of seawalls, groynes, and beaches.
• Support coastal planning and maintenance activities by using high-resolution aerial imagery to identify erosion or damage.
• Establish a baseline reference dataset from the three-yearly surveys for comparing historic and future coastal conditions.

Strengths

• Data is collected at regular three-yearly intervals, providing a consistent temporal series for change detection.
• Imagery is orthorectified, removing geometric distortions from camera tilt and terrain for improved spatial accuracy.
• Surveys are conducted following major coastal events, capturing immediate post-event conditions.

Limitations

• The provider states the data may not contain the accuracy required for comprehensive 3D modelling or site-specific analysis.
• Data is shared for informational and visualization purposes only, limiting its suitability for precise engineering or navigational use.

Provenance

Source

City of Moreton Bay's Data Hub, author moretonbaygis.

Collection Method

High-resolution aerial imagery and topographic survey data captured via an ongoing monitoring program.

Time Range

Ongoing program with three-yearly intervals and surveys following major coastal events.

Freshness

Updated regularly with a three-yearly cycle and after major events; last metadata update was 2026-03-23.

Geography

Coastal zone of the City of Moreton Bay (CMB coastal zone).