Regional Coastal Aerial Survey Orthoimagery for Moreton Bay

Orthorectified aerial imagery monitors coastal assets like seawalls, groynes, and beaches across the Moreton Bay zone. The Regional Coastal Aerial Survey program captures high-resolution data at regular three-year intervals and following major coastal events. This data supports condition assessment, planning, and maintenance activities for coastal infrastructure.

Use Cases

• Analyze orthoimagery to assess the condition of coastal assets like seawalls and groynes over time.
• Use high-resolution aerial photographs as a reference dataset for comparing historic and future coastal conditions.
• Support coastal planning and design activities by visualizing terrain variations and shoreline features.
• Monitor changes in beach morphology following major coastal events using time-series orthoimagery.

Strengths

• Data is captured at regular three-year intervals, providing a consistent time series for change detection.
• Imagery is orthorectified to remove distortions from camera tilt and terrain variations.
• Program is ongoing, ensuring future updates and monitoring continuity.

Limitations

• Data is for informational and visualization purposes only; stated to lack accuracy for comprehensive 3D modelling or site-specific analysis.
• Specific technical details on resolution, spatial accuracy, and row/column counts are unavailable.
• Access to detailed reports and information requires direct contact through the council website.

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 captures after major events.

Freshness

Updated as of March 2026, with a planned three-yearly collection cycle.

Geography

Coastal zone of Moreton Bay (CMB coastal zone).