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Australian Tropical Herbarium Images - 73118
No full textThis collection is a set of images of specimens held at the Australian Tropical Herbarium. The CNS collection is comprised of an estimated 180,000 specimens that are pressed, dried and mounted on herbarium sheets, and an estimated 18,000 specimens preserved in 70% ethanol.\n\nCNS is an amalgamation of the (QRS) The Australian National Herbarium – Atherton collection, and the Queensland Herbarium – Mareeba collection (MBA). \n\nThe Australian Tropical Herbarium is a contributor to Australia's Virtual Herbarium.\n\nSpecimens from the Australian Tropical Herbarium have been collected and managed as a joint venture with James Cook University and the Queensland Government.\nLineage: \t\nThis dataset is one of a series that comprises images from the Australian Tropical Herbarium collection. These images were taken as part of a systematic project digitising the whole Herbarium collection or ongoing imaging of the physical specimen collection, and this grouping of images is arbitrary based on the time period the images were taken, it is not a comprehensive list of all the specimens available in a taxon.\n\nAs such, this dataset may not include all images from a particular taxon and we recommend the Australian Tropical Herbarium specimen image search under Scientific Domains which can be used to search across the image datasets to find all images from a specific taxon
Parkes observations for project P595 semester 2025OCTS_29
No full textWe propose to continue the PULSE@Parkes project in which high school students from Australia and around the World use the Parkes radio telescope in a remote observing model to observe and analyse pulsar data. The data from some PULSE@Parkes observations are used to support the space missions, other observations supplement the P456 Pulsar Timing Array project and the remainder were chosen in order to make a detailed analysis of pulsar timing irregularities and intermittency
Parkes observations for project P1102 semester 2025OCTS_04
No full textWe request a triggered, high-cadence observation campaign to fully capture abrupt radiative and timing changes in the pulsed radio emission of a sample of four actively monitored magnetars. Magnetars are excellent laboratories for exploring the response of a neutron star magnetosphere to sudden, often times cataclysmic, changes in magnetic structure. Catching a radio-loud magnetar during the early stages of a sudden change in radiative behaviour, whether switching on after an outburst or displaying signs of a rapidly varying magnetic topology, is key to understanding both the short- and long-term evolution of their ultra-strong magnetic fields. The excellent sensitivity of the Ultra-Wideband Low (UWL) receiver system provides us with the means to capture high-quality, phase resolved polarisation spectra of these objects
Microbiology and biogeochemistry of Bunger Hills soils
No full textProgress Code: onGoingStatement: n/a<b>Purpose</b><br/>The purpose of this work is to understand the microbial ecology of the Bunger Hills and the contributions of aerotrophy (consumption of atmospheric trace gases for microbial growth) to the wider microbial ecosystem. It also contributed to a broader, continental study to understand terrestrial Antarctic microbes.This dataset contains the following information for 47 sets of triplicate surface (0-10 cm depth) soils sampled from around the Bunger Hills in the 2023-24 season: environmental metadata, short-read metagenomic sequencing, soil physicochemical parameters, trace gas oxidation rates (H2, CO, CH4) at 4 and -20˚C, carbon fixation rates at 4˚C (under light, dark, and dark+H2 conditions, and for a limited subset only). Triplicate samples were collected from within 100 m2 of each other and treated as biological replicates throughout all experiments
Forster Pacific Palms Cape Hawke, NSW Backscatter 2019 (20190159S)
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: asNeededStatement: AusSeabed follows the recommended processing methodology as prescribed by the AusSeabed Multibeam Guidelines (https://australian-multibeam-guidelines.github.io/). Please note that certain products are subject to routine update (e.g. resolution, coverage, temporal variation, guidelines/best practice). The client is advised to refer to the latest version of all documents and products for the mostup-to-date material. For eCat records the version is expressed in the record title whilst products incorporate date of production as per AusSeabed’s file naming convention.
The bathymetry dataset was produced using QPS Qimera and the AusSeabed-recommended processing methodology as follows:
1. A new QPS Qimera project was created in conjunction with existing or newly created vessel configuration file(s).
2. The raw swath sonar data files were imported to the project. G2 Marine Star provides the navigation and ellipsoid height source and is recorded in POSView and post-processed in POSPac for a Smoothed Best Estimate of Trajectory (SBET) using the Single-Base Station module.
3. The POSMV data files were imported to the project to bring in delayed heave, delayed heave RMS, ellipsoid height and ellipsoid height RMS.
4. TPU and GPS tide were computed and all data were georeferenced (merged) to AHD using the ellipsoid AusGeoid09 model.
5. An auto-resolution CUBE was generated as a reference surface for data cleaning.
6. An automated data cleaning using the surface cleaning method with the reference surface was undertaken.
7. Further manual cleaning was conducted as required after visual assessment.
8. The final grid was produced at 5m resolution.
9. At Geoscience Australia, the received geotiff was shifted to EGM2008 using AusCoastVDT and CARIS HIPS and SIPS.
10. The final processed grids were exported as a 32-bit floating point Geotiff at 5m resolution, referenced to EGM2008.
The backscatter dataset was produced using QPS Qimera and FMGT software and the AusSeabed-recommended processing methodology as follows.
1. R2Sonic ‘true-pix’ amplitude and ‘snippets’ time-series were treated separately. Truepix files were exported as GSF from Hypack using MBMAX and then imported into a new QPS FMGT project. R2Sonic ‘snippets’ (time-series) paired files were imported into a separate QPS FMGT project and processed using the ‘time-series’ functionality.
2. A cleaned bathymetry DEM was also imported into each of the FMGT projects.
3. For each QPS FMGT project processing options were adjusted within the Processing Parameters tab as follows: Transmit/receive, Power Gain Correction and Apply Beam Pattern Correction were selected and a 60⁰ beam angle cut-off applied.
4. For the Sonar Defaults tab, system options are set to automatic and R2Sonic 2022 sonar type selected. Surface Sound Speed is set to 1520 metres/second and Angle Varied Gain set to ‘Trend’ with a default window size of 300. All other parameters are left as default.
5. Mosaics are generated at 5m grid scale either as a single mosaic or as tiles, depending on file size with the cleaned bathy surface activated.
6. The backscatter adjustment function was used to adjust line brightness for individual transects to provide a more uniform mosaic.
7. Once completed mosaics were exported as geotiffs and XYA from each project in grid co-ordinates WGS84 56S.
8. The final processed grid was exported as a 32-bit floating point Geotiff at 5m resolution.<b>Purpose</b><br/>To derive seabed information for the purpose of supporting the sustainable use of our marine environment and jurisdiction; strengthening our resilience to natural hazards and enabling location-based decisions and actions through best practice digital mapping, Earth observations and precise positioning.The Forster Pacific Palms Cape Hawke, NSW, multibeam survey was acquired by the NSW government (Department of Planning and Environment – DPE) onboard the Research Vessel Bombora during the period 01/MAR/2019 – 12/AUG/2022, using DPE’s R2Sonic 2022 multibeam sonar. The survey was completed as part of the SeabedNSW program funded by NSW government through Coastal Reforms (>2015), HabMap Program funded through Marine Parks Authority (now under Marine Estate Management Authority) or through collaborations with partner agencies or institutions. The purpose of the project was to 1) provide a baseline dataset and 2) map the spatial distribution of seabed types. This dataset contains 32-bit floating point geotiff files of bathymetry and backscatter in 5m resolution for the study area, derived from the processed Hypack, R2Sonic GUI, POSView, POSPac, Qimera and FMGT software. General details on vessel setup, mobilisation and processing are provided at https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Documents/Research/Our-science-and-research/seabed-nsw-standard-operating-procedures-multibeam-surveying-190101.pdf with survey specific details in the Survey Report and DPIE Rigor Statement.<br/><br/>Not to be used for navigational purpose
Greenhouse Gas Assessment Permits (February 2026)
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: asNeededStatement: <div>This product is derived from the Offshore Petroleum Titles dataset published by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator. </div><b>Purpose</b><br/>This product enables users to view Greenhouse Gas Assessment Permits and supports the CO2 Storage Atlas.<div>This dataset is sourced from the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) and is up to date as of February 2026. </div><div>NOPTA regulate and administer offshore petroleum titles in Commonwealth waters, which is typically beyond the outer limits of coastal waters (3 nautical miles); and within the outer limits of the continental shelf.</div><div>This dataset contains Petroleum Titles and Permits granted in accordance with the Offshore Petroleum Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. Title boundaries are based on 5 minute graticular blocks determined by the Australian Geodetic Datum.</div><div><br></div>
Hunting Area Dataset Permitted Sambar Deer Hunting View
No full textThis hunting area dataset depicting areas where Sambar Deer hunting is permitted, have boundaries largely derived from the PLM25 dataset which are supplemented with additional boundaries based on legislative restrictions on hunting. The dataset identifies the conditions under which hunting of given Game and Pest animal groups and species is permitted. <br>The rules used to produce this product were developed by the legislation unit with the Land Management Division of the Department of Environment , Land, Water and Planning in consultation with the Game Management Authority, VicPolice, Parks Victoria and other relevant government authorities. These rules are based on requirements in the Forest Act, National Park Act, Crown land (Reserve) Act, Land Act, Wildlife Act.<br>Note : Hunters are personally responsible for acting in accordance with the Firearms Act 1996<br>(including informing themselves about any prohibited locations within the areas shown on this map)<br>and other relevant laws; obtaining the required hunting licence; and for hunting only within season.<br>More information can be obtained from the Game Management Authority's web site
DE 2024-25 Annual Report Environmental Reporting
No full textDisclosure of the department’s performance against the environmental performance indicators as outlined in the Financial Reporting Direction 24.<br><br><br><br>Annual Report published: https://www.vic.gov.au/department-education-annual-report
NZ Ecological Districts 1987
No full textNew Zealand Ecological Districts as at 1987 (v3). Multiple Districts form Ecological regions