AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
WAMSI Node 3.10 - Assessment of Coastal Groundwater dynamics and linkages with the Ningaloo Reef

This WAMSI project was carried out between March 2008 and March 2010 project and had 5 general objectives:

1. To characterise the western coastal geological and aquifer structure;   

2. To characterise the hydrogeology the western coastal plain and availability of potable water;   

3. To characterise the coastal seawater/freshwater interface, and its behaviour in relation to seasonal fluctuations, tidal and episodic events (eg. cyclones);

4.  To determine the physico-chemical structure of the freshwater/saltwater system;

5.  To determine the pathways of groundwater discharge to the Ningaloo Reef lagoon, and physical and/or benthic ‘signals’ of discharge, by remote sensing and ground truth studies.

Tags: Ground Water, Hydrosphere
Organization: Department of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University
WAMSI - Montgomery Reef Heritage Assessment

A range of physical, chemical and biological data was collected during four approximately week- long trips from June to September 2008.

Two temperature- pressure loggers sampling at 30 s intervals (SBE39, Seabird Electronics) were deployed from 27 June 2008 to 26 August 2008 near Champagney and MacIntyre Islands in 23 m and 22.7 m of water, respectively.

Hydrographic surveys of temperature, salinity (SBE19plus, Seabird Electronics) , turbidity and chlorophyll a fluorescence via repeated boat-based transects were completed over the Camden Sound/ Montgomery Reef area during four approximately week-long trips:

- Trip 1: 27/06/08 – 02/07/08;
- Trip 2: 31/07/08 – 04/08/08;
- Trip 3: 25/08/08 – 29/08/08 and;
- Trip 4: 17/09/08 – 22/09/08. 

The total number of casts collected was approximately 200.

Organization: School of Environmental Systems Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA)
WAMSI Kimberley aerial photo data - 22nd September 2008

On the 22nd of September 2008 a Canon EOS 1Ds took 820 photos from a plane flown by Jorg Hacker - (Airborne Research Australia).  These were taken over part of the Kimberley (Coulomb Point, Quondong Point and Gourdon Bay) and geo-located (centre-points only) using OziExplorer and OziPhotoTools software.

Detailed flight lines and information are available in the .kmz files available for download.

Tags: Aerial Cameras, Cameras
Organization: Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
WAMSI Kimberley aerial photo data - 21st September 2008

On the 21st of September 2008 a Canon EOS 1Ds took 283 photos from a plane flown by Jorg Hacker - (Airborne Research Australia).  These were taken over part of the Kimberley (Packer Island and Perpendicular Head) and geo-located (centre-points only) using OziExplorer and OziPhotoTools software.

Detailed flight lines and information are available in the .kmz files available for download.

Tags: Aerial Cameras, Cameras
Organization: Flinders Centre for Airborne Research/Airborne Research Australia
WAMSI Kimberley aerial photo data - 19th September 2008

On the 19th of September 2008 a Canon EOS 1Ds took 1254 photos from a plane flown by Jorg Hacker - (Airborne Research Australia).  These were taken over part of the Kimberley (Montgomery Reef) and geo-located (centre-points only) using OziExplorer and OziPhotoTools software.

Detailed flight lines and information are available in the .kmz files available for download.

Tags: Aerial Cameras, Cameras
Organization: Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
WAMSI Kimberley aerial photo data - 18th September 2008

On the 18th of September 2008 a Canon EOS 1Ds took 730 photos from a plane flown by Jorg Hacker - (Airborne Research Australia).  These were taken over part of the Kimberley (Montgomery Reef) and geo-located (centre-points only) using OziExplorer and OziPhotoTools software.

Detailed flight lines and information are available in the .kmz files available for download.

Tags: Aerial Cameras, Cameras
Organization: Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
WAMSI 2 - Kimberley Node - Project 2.2.2 - Pathways to Production: Biogeochemical Processes in Kimberley Coastal Waters

One of the few remaining pristine coastal environments in the world, the Kimberley is highly valued for its biodiversity, cultural values, tourism and fisheries. The biodiversity of the Kimberley coast is fuelled by oceanic and terrestrially derived nutrient resources, yet there has been limited prior research about how nutrients vary or how they are used and recycled across the region. Building this understanding is essential to inform future management of the Kimberley coast and marine parks.
This project has therefore been undertaken to address both of the major research priorities emphasised in the Kimberley Marine Research Program Science Plan: (a) providing the bio-physical characterisation required for marine resource management and (b) improving understanding of ecosystem function and how this might change in response to future trends in human use. In particular, this project has aimed to elucidate the processes controlling carbon and nutrient flows through pelagic ecosystems in the Kimberley region. Specifically, we have sought to link physical processes and riverine inputs to food web structure and function, improving process understanding of pathways and material flows that connect habitats, populations and bioregions in the Kimberley. We have identified sources of nutrients and how they translate to productivity for consumers, and through this work have supported the development of an improved understanding of how such processes may be modified by a changing climate.

Data is stored on Pawsey Data Portal (https://data.pawsey.org.au/public/?path=/WA Node Ocean Data Network/WAMSI2/KMRP/2.2/2.2.2) available after embargo.

Organization: UWA Oceans Institute & UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia (UWA)
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 4.6 - Defining Thresholds and Indicators of Coral Response to Dredging Related Pressures - Mortality Pathways and Water Quality Thresholds

Data is in the form of a Microsoft Access databases, excel workbooks and csv files, showing the original data together with site information (GPS coordinates), and date collected. Data is also in the form of a report, which will be a secured (printable, non-editable), searchable, Portable Document Format (PDF) showing the results of the analyses.

Tags: Corals, Dredging, Sediment
Organization: Australian Institute of Marine Science
Visually mediated species recognition in the fiddler crab Uca mjoebergi

Mating signals are often directed at numerous senses, and provide information about species identity, gender, receptiveness, individual identity and mate quality. Male fiddler crabs of the species Uca mjoebergi typically have an enlarged yellow claw which they use for fighting and attracting a mate using a waving action. 

Experiments were conducted between Sept 03' to Jan '04 in the vicinity of the mangrove boardwalk in the East Point Reserve, Darwin, NT. 

The experiment was designed to demonstrate the use of claw colouration as a species recognition signal in the fiddler crab Uca mjoebergi. To test this, females were given a choice between size-matched, and handed matched U.signata and U.mjoebergi males. The colour of the males claw was manipulated using Dulux Tinytin gloss enamel paint.

Claw colour was found to be the dominant morphological feature in identifying conspecific males in U.mjoebergi.

Measurements taken during every trial included: carapace size (males and females), treatment (males), claw size (males), claw side (males), number of trials, trial arrangement, and female choice.

Tags: 28 960043, 28 960044, Behavioural Ecology, Biosphere, Colour Pattern, Crustaceans, Fiddler Crab, Mate Recognition, Ocypodidae, Species Recognition, Uca mjoebergi, Uca signata, Zoology
Organization: Australian National University
Visually mediated neighbour recognition in the fiddler crab Uca capricornis

Mating signals are often directed at numerous senses, and provide information about species identity, gender, receptiveness, individual identity and mate quality. Given the diversity of colourful body patterns in invertebrates, surprisingly few studies have examined the role of these visual signals in mate recognition. This experiment demonstrates that distinct carapace colour patterns in the fiddler crab, Uca capricornis, enable males to discriminate between their female neighbours and unfamiliar females.

The experiment was conducted in the East Point Reserve, Darwin, NT from September to January 2003 and 2004. 

The methodology involved identifying male and female U.capricornis neighbours living 10-30cm apart. The female was caught and randomly assigned to one of seven treatments, including replacement with a similar sized female, and various manipulations to alter her appearance. The female was then tethered close to the males burrow and the interaction monitored. The males behaviour was classified as either 'approach' or 'ignore.' The results show that males tended to approach unfamiliar females tethered nearby, whereas they were more likely to ignore their unaltered neighbours tethered in the same position.

Tags: 28 960036, Behavioural Ecology, Biosphere, Colour Pattern, Crustaceans, Fiddler Crab, Mate Recognition, Neighbour Recognition, Ocypodidae, Uca capricornis, Zoology
Organization: Australian National University
Viral abundance and productivity in the Southern Ocean

Data acquisition

Samples were collected at the 3 sites at 9 different depths.
Depths included the bottom depth as well as 8 samples in the top 200M.
50ml samples were collected from the niskin bottles attached to the CTD.
20ml was filtered through a 0.02 microlitre filter to remove the viruses and larger organisms from the sample.
1ml of this virus free water was then pipetted into individual cryovials.
A further 1ml was then taken from the original seawater sample and was then passed through a 0.2 microlitre filter, which retained all the bacteria and algae.
The 0.2 microlitre filter was then placed in the cryovial with the 1ml of virus free seawater.
Samples were then fixed with glutaraldehyde (5 microlitre, 50% concentration) at hourly intervals for 4 hours.
After fixation samples were placed in liquid nitrogen and later stored at -80 degrees C.
All samples will be analysed using a flowcytometer.

The fields in these datasets are:

Date
Leg number
Latitude
Longitude
Subsample
Depth (m)
Bottle Number
Viscosity (cP)

This work was completed as part of ASAC projects 2655 and 2679 (ASAC_2655, ASAC_2679).

Tags: AMD, Bottle Number, CEOS, Date, Depth, Latitude, Leg number, Longitude, SHIPS, Subsample, Viral productivity, Viscosity, southern ocean, viral abundance
Organization: Australian Antarctic Division
VIF2008 Projected Population Totals – SLA LGA SSD SD 2006-2026

    

This file contains projected population totals for the Statistical Local Areas
(SLAs) in Victoria for the years 2006 to 2026. These projections are also
aggregated to provide totals for Local Government Areas (LGAs), Statistical
Subdivisions (SSDs) and Statistical Divisions (SDs). Included are explanatory
notes for the Victoria in Future 2008 a first release population projections.

Victoria in Future 2008 is the official population projection set of the State
of Victoria. Projections have been released four times, beginning with
Victoria in Future 1997. The data provide an insight into the likely future
size, location and structure of our population, as well as components of
population change (births, deaths, migration) and the way we form households,
given assumptions about the continuation of current societal, economic and
demographic trends. Victoria in Future data is used widely within state
government, as well as the private and community sectors. The data are used to
understand the population as it stands and as it is likely to be, and is used
most often in the strategic planning for businesses and organisations
including, but not limited to: land use and development, health and community
services, transport, justice, retail and commercial, water, energy and
infrastructure.



Organization: Department of Planning and Community Development (Vic)
VIF2008 Projected Population Totals and Components – Vic RVic MSD 2006-2056

    

This file contains projected population totals and components (births, deaths,
migration etc.) for Victoria, regional Victoria and the Melbourne Statistical
Division (MSD) for each year from 2006 to 2056. Included are explanatory notes
for the Victoria in Future 2008 a first release population projections.

Victoria in Future 2008 is the official population projection set of the State
of Victoria. Projections have been released four times, beginning with
Victoria in Future 1997. The data provide an insight into the likely future
size, location and structure of our population, as well as components of
population change (births, deaths, migration) and the way we form households,
given assumptions about the continuation of current societal, economic and
demographic trends. Victoria in Future data is used widely within state
government, as well as the private and community sectors. The data are used to
understand the population as it stands and as it is likely to be, and is used
most often in the strategic planning for businesses and organisations
including, but not limited to: land use and development, health and community
services, transport, justice, retail and commercial, water, energy and
infrastructure.



Organization: Department of Planning and Community Development (Vic)
VIF2008 Projected Population by 5 Year Age Groups and Sex – SLA LGA SSD SD 2006-2026

    

This file contains projected population age structures in 5-year age groups
for the Statistical Local Areas (SLAs) in Victoria for each 5-year period from
2006 to 2026. These projections are also aggregated to provide age structures
for Local Government Areas (LGAs), Statistical Subdivisions (SSDs) and
Statistical Divisions (SDs). Included are explanatory notes for the Victoria
in Future 2008 a first release population projections.

Victoria in Future 2008 is the official population projection set of the State
of Victoria. Projections have been released four times, beginning with
Victoria in Future 1997. The data provide an insight into the likely future
size, location and structure of our population, as well as components of
population change (births, deaths, migration) and the way we form households,
given assumptions about the continuation of current societal, economic and
demographic trends. Victoria in Future data is used widely within state
government, as well as the private and community sectors. The data are used to
understand the population as it stands and as it is likely to be, and is used
most often in the strategic planning for businesses and organisations
including, but not limited to: land use and development, health and community
services, transport, justice, retail and commercial, water, energy and
infrastructure.



Organization: Department of Planning and Community Development (Vic)
Videos and images from SOL5117 (Joseph Bonaparte Gulf)

The Joseph Bonaparte Gulf survey (SOL5117, GA survey #0325) was conducted on the R.V. Solander between 30 July and 30 September 2010 in collaboration with staff from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the Museum and Art Gallery of Territory (MAGNT). This was a follow up survey from a survey in 2009 (SOL4934, GA survey #0322). The SOL5117 survey was undertaken under a Collaborative Agreement between GA and the AIMS. SOL5117 survey collected acoustic multibeam data (bathymetry and backscatter), sub-bottom profile data, as well as detailed geological (sedimentological, geochemical) and biological (towed-video, benthic sled, Smith McIntyre grabs) data for seabed environments (banks, channels and plains) from 4 offshore grids along a N-S transect.  In addition, shipboard photographs were taken of barcoded biological specimens. The aims of the survey were to map, identify and investigate potential geohazards and unique, sensitive environments that relate to infrastructure; and to use exisitng data to evaluate the capacity to predict geohazards and sensitive environments.

Underwater video footage and still photographc images (12 megapixel resolution) from towed-video were collected from 46 (Leg 1) and 33 (Leg 2) stations, although quality varies among transects and some still images were not of suitable quality for analysis. Video and image files or associated parent folders are named by station number, gear code (CAM = underwater camera system) and then the deployment number. For example, 'stn48CAM35' would represent a video transect from Station 48 that was the 35th video transect on the survey.

You can also purchase hard copies of Geoscience Australia data and other products at http://www.ga.gov.au/products-services/how-to-order-products/sales-centre.html

Tags: Earth Sciences, Multimedia, environmental, geochemistry, geophysics, marine, sedimentology
Organization: Geoscience Australia
Geological Fault Lineations Christmas Island

This dataset relates to the supposed fault/fracture lines which has been digitised from the 1:27400 geology map of Christmas Island created by J. Barrie in 1966.   Geoscience Australia used ArcInfo to digitise a scanned version of the map and project it.  The map was then populated with attributes according to the Geoscience Australia data dictionary guidelines.  The attributes capture all the information that was supplied on the original map.
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Tags: Christmas, IOT, geological, geology
Organization: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
Red Crab Migration Infrastructure - Crab Crossings & Gates – 2012

Information on the location of red crab crossing grids and migration gates were provided to Geoscience Australia by Christmas Island National Park in July 2012 as shapefiles.  The only changes made to the data were to move eight grid points to line up with the orthophotography.  For these edited points, the ‘x’ and ‘y’ fields were updated using the Field Calculator in Quantum GIS.  Attributes include; road name, fence name, type of infrastructure and x and y coordinates.
Accuracy is high as the layer was based on the 2011 orthophotography.
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Tags: Christmas, IOT, crabs, environment, environmental protection, infrastructure, roads
Organization: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
Floreat Beach 1 - Dense Point Cloud - Oct 2018

This is the first 3D data model of Floreat Beach UAV imagery captured on 9th Oct 2018 for the Cambridge Coastcare beach dune modelling and monitoring project. It was created as part of an initiative to innovatively monitor coastal dune erosion and visualize these changes over time for future management and mitigation. 
This model includes both 3D Point Cloud and 3D Mesh constructed from over 1000 images captured from UAV (drone) and processed in Pix4D. All datasets can be freely accessed through DataWA.
Link to Animated video fly-through of this 3D data model 
https://youtu.be/WLpBqc1JH6g
Link to the Sketchfab visualisation of the 3D textured mesh for 9th Oct 2018
https://skfb.ly/6O9xX
The dataset is a dense 3D point cloud (i.e. a 3D set of points): the X,Y,Z position and colour information is stored for each point of the point cloud.

Tags: 3d, beach, beachface, blowout, change, coast, coastal, coastline, drift, drone, dune, foreshore, habitat, management, marine, movements, photogrammetry, pointcloud, protection, restoration, sand, shoreline, uav, vegetation, wa
Organization: Cambridge Coastcare
Perth Townsite 1845 (Perth Lakes Cross-Section Survey)

AU WA S235- 296
Perth 18E. Plan of Perth Townsite showing Lots &amp; Streets between Melbourne Street, Trafalgar Road &amp; Causeway - position of Lakes Henderson, Irwin Kingsford &amp; Sutherland. A. Hillman, Assistant Surveyor, 1845. J.S. Roe 1834 and M Fox [scale: 6 chains to an inch, Tally No. 005757].

Tags: early, historical, site, town
Organization: State Records Office of Western Australia
Christmas Island Hillshade Image - 2011

In 2013 a hillshade image was produced from the 2011 digital elevation model. The hillshade was created in ArcMap using the 'hillshade' tool with an azmith of 315, an altitude of 45 and a vertical exaggeration of 5. The hillshade covers the full extent of Christmas Island. The hillshade image can be viewed as a greyscale image, or underneath the DEM (if semi-transparent). It can also be viewed under any other layer to show the lie of the land, for example orthophotography, canopy heights or infrastructure.
The hillshade was created from the 2011 DEM which is vertically accurate to 15cm and horizontally accurate to 30cm.
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Tags: 2011, Christmas Island, Hillshade, IOT
Organization: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
WAMSI Node 4.2.4 - Demersal fish assemblage sampling method comparison and power analyses - Capes

In January 2008, stereo-video surveys were conducted in the proposed Capes Marine Park at 3 sites within each of three locations.  It appears that the relative composition of the assemblage sampled by baited stereo-video stations and diver operated stereo-video transects differs over a gradient in latitude that is likely to correspond to variation in the trophic composition of fish communities. A cost-benefit analyses showed that baited stereo-video methods were generally more cost-efficient than diver operated stereo-video transects for detecting change in the fish assemblage.
This data was used with data from Ningaloo and Abrolhos regions in a larger study that compared the assemblage composition, relative abundance and size of fishes sampled using Baited remote underwater stereo-video (stereo BRUV) and Diver-operated stereo-video systems (stereo DOV).

Organization: Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Christmas Island Water Resources - Basal Aquifer – Fresh

Water resources data for Christmas Island were assembled as part of ongoing groundwater investigations and monitoring undertaken on Christmas Island during the period from October 1996 to June 1999. 
Freshwater basil aquifer data indicates the approximate boundary of the fresh water basal aquifer on Christmas Island.
Accuracy: The estimated extent of the boundary is based on information from salinity monitoring boreholes and some estimation based on knowledge of freshwater aquifer behaviour on the island.
The boundaries are somewhat subjective and are in fact not fixed, as they will move according to wet and dry periods. Hence it is difficult to a generate an accuracy estimate. It could be said that the freshwater basal aquifer boundary would normally be within 30m of the boundary shown, but this could be greater during very dry or very wet periods
Layers were supplied as ESRI shapefiles in CIG85 projection.   In September 2003, Geoscience Australia projected these shapefiles into the MGA (GDA94) projection using an XY (X=550015, Y=8780001) shift. 
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Tags: Christmas, IOT, groundwater, topographic, water, water resource
Organization: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development