Update on Geophysical Data Acquisition September 2009
| Location | State | Survey | % Complete | Gravity Stations | Flight Lines | Spacing | Ground Clearance | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yilgarn | WA | Gravity | 10.9% | 6500 new stations | N/A | 2500 m east-west | N/A | The survey covers the Lake Johnston, Balladonia, Zanthus and Naretha 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 10.9% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Cunderdin | WA | Gravity | 100% | 10 744 new stations. Over an approx area 22 500 km2 | N/A | 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 m east-west | N/A |
The survey covers the Perth, Kellerberrin, Pinjarra and Corrigin 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The regional survey data (nominal 500 m - 2 km grid) were released via the Geophysical Archive Data Delivery System (GADDS) on 3 September 2009. |
| Cape York | Qld | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 60% | N/A | 239 180 line km; east-west over an area of approx 85 510 km2 | 400 m | 80 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 23 April 2009. The survey covers the Rutland Plains, Holroyd, Aurukun, Coen, Weipa, Cape Weymouth, Jardine River, Orford Bay, Thursday Island and Cape York 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 60% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Seemore (Eucla Basin 1) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 82% | N/A | 88 300 line km; east-west over an area of approx 15 810 km2 | 200 m | 50 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 6 June 2009. The survey covers the Seemore and Loongana 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 82% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Cornish - Helena (East Canning 2) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 61% | N/A | 121 100 line km; north-south over an area of approx 43 270 km2 | 400 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 6 June 2009. The survey covers the Mount Bannerman, Cornish and Helena 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 61% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Yampi - Derby (North Canning 2) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 85% | N/A | 66 700 line km; north-south over an area of approx 23 720 km2 | 400 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 30 June 2009. The survey covers the Derby and Yampi 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 85% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Crossland - Noonkanbah (East Canning 1) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 8% | N/A | 116 700 line km; north-south over an area of approx 41 720 km2 | 400 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 10 August 2009. The survey covers the Lennard River, Noonkanbah, Crossland and Dummer 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 8% completed at 23 August 2009. |
| Central Canning | WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 100% | N/A | 91 700 line km; north-south over an area of approx 64 900 km2 | 800 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 11 June 2009. The survey covers the Anketell, Joanna Spring, Paterson Range, Sahara, Tabletop and Ural 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 100% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Naretha (Eucla Basin 3) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 32% | N/A | 123 100 line km; east-west over an area of approx 22 090 km2 | 200 m | 50 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 11 June 2009. The survey covers the Naretha, Zanthus, Culver and Balladonia 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 32% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Broome (North Canning 1) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 59% | N/A | 76 000 line km; north-south over an area of approx 26 370 km2 | 400 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 14 July 2009. The survey covers the Pender, Broome, Derby and Yampi 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 59% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Mt Anderson - McLarty Hills (North Canning 3) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 51% | N/A | 98 200 line km; north-south over an area of approx 34 860 km2 | 400 m | 60 m agl | Data acquisition commenced on 3 July 2009. The survey covers the Mount Anderson and McLarty Hills 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 51% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Eucla Coast (Eucla Basin 6) |
WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | N/A | N/A | 117 451 line km; north-south over an area of approx 27 400 km2 | 200 m (on-shore); 400 m (off-shore) |
50 m agl/asl | Data acquisition is expected to commence in September 2009. The survey covers the Balladonia, Culver, Burnabbie, Noonaera, Malcolm and SI51-08 1:250 000 Map Sheets. |
| Cape York | Qld | Gravity | 77% | 10 315 new stations | N/A | 4000 m; east-west | N/A | Data acquisition commenced on 12 May 2009. The survey covers the Atherton, Mossman, Rutland Plains, Hann River, Cooktown, Holroyd, Ebagoola, Cape Melville, Aurukun, Coen, Weipa, Cape Weymouth, Jardine River, Orford Bay, Thursday Island and Cape York 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 77% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Barkly | NT | Gravity | 74% | 7268 new stations in Area A and 2525 new stations in Area B | N/A | 4000 m stations | N/A | Data acquisition commenced on 6 June 2009. Area A covers the Newcastle Waters, Beetaloo, Wallhallow, Calvert Hills, Helen Springs, Brunette Downs, Mount Drummond, Alroy and Ranken 1:250 000 Map Sheets. Area B covers the Daly Waters, Tanumbirini, Bauhinia Downs, Robinson River and Calvert Hills 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey was 74% complete at 23 August 2009. |
| Pine Creek (Kombolgie) | NT | Airborne electromagnetic | 100% | N/A | 9350 line km of airborne em; over an area of approx 30 710 km2 | All areas are covered by flight lines spaced at 1666 or 5000 m | 30 m agl | The survey was completed on 16 October 2008. New data were acquired over an area east of Kakadu National Park. The Pine Creek survey is the second AEM survey conducted under Geoscience Australia's Onshore Energy Security Program. |
| Pine Creek (Woolner and Rum Jungle) | NT | Airborne electromagnetic | 100% | N/A | 20 825 line km of airborne em; over an area of approx 44 689 km2 | All areas are covered by flight lines spaced at 1666 or 5000 m | 120 m agl | Survey flying was completed on 23 May 2009. Data for Woolner were released on 10 July 2009. Data for Rum Jungle are planned for release in September/October 2009. |
Geoscience Australia will be managing the data acquisition program in Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
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