Six Interactive 3D VRML Models of 2007 Australian Offshore Acreage

Six interactive 3D VRML models visualize the 2007 offshore acreage release areas for petroleum exploration in Australia. Geoscience Australia created these models for the 2007 APPEA conference and subsequent web distribution. The dataset provides three-dimensional representations of marine regions offered for investment.

Use Cases

• Visualize 3D VRML models of marine acreage for spatial analysis in petroleum exploration planning.
• Integrate 3D models into GIS platforms for layered analysis with other geospatial datasets.
• Use the interactive 3D models for public communication and stakeholder engagement regarding offshore resource areas.

Strengths

• Contains six distinct 3D VRML models for interactive visualization.
• Created by Geoscience Australia, an authoritative government organization.
• Specifically designed for a key industry event (2007 APPEA conference).

Limitations

• Data is from a single year (2007) and may not reflect current acreage releases.
• Limited to six models; does not provide tabular or quantitative exploration data.
• Relies on legacy VRML format, which may require specific or outdated software for viewing.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Created for distribution at the 2007 APPEA conference and via the web.

Time Range

2007

Freshness

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Geography

Australian offshore areas