Smithton Synclinorium 3D geological model

The Smithton Synclinorium 3D geological model has been developed as part of the Tasmanian Groundwater Assessment Project (GAP) and is a key step to understanding the groundwater resource in this region. Its main focus is to determine the 3D geometry of geologic units that host potential groundwater resources. This technical report provides background information to the Smithton Synclinorium 3D geological model and outlines the methodology used to create it. The software employed (3D GeoModellerTM) computes 3D models directly from outcrop and drillhole geological observations, supplemented where necessary by inferred and interpreted contacts and structures. The 3D objects produced from this study will be used in hydrological flow modelling applications to improve our understanding of the groundwater water balance for this region.

This model is being distributed primarily as a Geoscience ANALYST project. Geoscience ANALYST is visualisation and communication software for GoCAD® 3D models, made freely available by Mira Geoscience.

Model and explanatory notes are available here .

For further information please contact Daniel Bombardieri or Mark Duffett.