3D VRML Models of Keppel Bay Coastal Seabed Characteristics

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

Use Cases

• Visualizing seabed topography based on integrated DEMs and multibeam bathymetry data
• 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 VRML format for stakeholder communication

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)
• Designed for an easy-to-use interface and web transfer

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely produced by integrating collected spatial datasets into 3D models.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 15:28:58.037970; freshness should be verified

Geography

Keppel Bay and Fitzroy River area, Queensland, Australia