Spatial design of groundwater monitoring networks, Narrabri
Designing optimal groundwater bore networks for groundwater monitoring provides tools for early detection of changes.
Optimal spatial design of groundwater monitoring networks will improve confidence around predicted groundwater impacts, and help minimise the risk of environmental damage.
Reports and papers
CSG-induced groundwater impacts in the Pilliga region: prediction uncertainty, data-worth and optimal monitoring strategies
The focus of the study was scientific analysis of predictive modelling results undertaken in a probabilistic framework to provide practical insights for optimising future monitoring in the Pilliga forest region under a generic coal seam gas (CSG) development scenario. While the utility of a co-ordinated network of bores in reducing prediction uncertainty is demonstrated, the study does not recommend any single monitoring network design or density of monitoring bores for the study area.
Design of optimal groundwater monitoring well network using stochastic modeling and reduced‐rank spatial prediction
This paper explores the design of optimal groundwater monitoring.
Review of groundwater monitoring and opportunities for optimal network design for the Narrabri Gas Project area
This report provides a brief overview of groundwater monitoring requirements in CSG development areas and existing groundwater monitoring in the Narrabri Gas Project area. The report also evaluates the opportunity for data-worth analysis and optimal design of monitoring network as underpinned by the modelling and uncertainty analysis of potential groundwater impacts undertaken through the Bioregional Assessments Programme and through GISERA research studies.
Extras
Data-worth and spatial design of groundwater monitoring network in the Narrabri Gas Project area
The outcomes of the project were presented at a knowledge transfer session held in August 2018.
Project Progress
This project is complete.
Project proposal
A detailed description of the project, budget and research milestones.
