3D VRML Models of Keppel Bay Coastal Seabed Characteristics

Geoscience Australia produced free Web-viewable 3D models integrating spatial data for coastal zones. The model described is for the Keppel Bay and Fitzroy River area in Queensland, Australia. These models use the open source and ISO standard Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) file format.

Use Cases

• Visualizing seabed topography based on integrated digital elevation models (DEMs) and multibeam bathymetry
• Analyzing sediment distribution patterns based on sediment sample data mentioned in the description
• Mapping benthic habitats based on habitat classification data integrated into the 3D model
• Presenting coastal spatial data via the Web based on the easy-to-use VRML interface

Strengths

• Integrates multiple spatial data types including DEMs, multibeam bathymetry, sediment samples, benthic habitats, and satellite imagery
• Uses an open source and ISO standard file format (VRML) for accessibility
• Designed for easy transfer to end users via the Web

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Specific geographic coverage is limited to the Keppel Bay and Fitzroy River area

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia via the Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Integration of a range of spatial data into 3D models.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 20:00:17.336262; freshness should be verified

Geography

Keppel Bay and Fitzroy River area, Queensland, Australia