Scientific topics We will advance clean energy technologies

  • Leaders in Earth science data, bringing the benefits of space to all Australians

  • Making informed decisions to improve community safety

  • Enhancing the accuracy and reliability of positioning in Australia

Astronomical information

Our products include almanacs, software and web services providing precise astronomical data.

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Community Safety

Our natural hazard capability forms part of the backbone behind the most important decisions made by governments, emergency services, and the industry sector.

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Disciplines and techniques

Information regarding various disciplines and techniques including: geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics and marine surveying.

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Space

Geoscience Australia is a trusted global partner in the space and spatial sciences and technologies, providing free and open access to data to Australian and international industries, governments and researchers.

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Digital Earth Australia

Digital Earth Australia (DEA) is a world-leading digital infrastructure unlocking the potential of over 30 years of satellite images to detect physical changes across Australia in unprecedented detail.

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Digital Earth Antarctica

Digital Earth Antarctica is dedicated to enhancing the digital presence of Antarctic Earth Observation (EO) satellite data. Our mission is to provide open access to pre-processed EO data, enabling comprehensive analysis and monitoring of the Antarctic region.

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Earth observation from space

Geoscience Australia provides Earth observation services, expert advice, and information for decision makers.

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Energy

Petroleum resources, coal resources, uranium and thorium resources, geothermal energy, renewable energy resources, basin geology, Acreage Release.

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Marine and coastal

Information regarding Australia's coasts and estuaries, seabed mapping and Antarctica.

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Minerals

Information regarding mineral and minerals exploration in Australia at national and regional scale, mining and land use, sustainable development of resources, and levels of exploration activity

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National location information

Location information about Australia's dimensions, landforms and national mapping.

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Positioning and navigation

Geoscience Australia is the national focal point for coordination of geodetic information and data, and maintains a national network of geodetic observatories which forms part of a global observatory network.

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Resourcing Australia's Prosperity

The landmark Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative is an ambitious endeavour. It will use innovative data, research and analysis to assess national potential for a broad suite of the resources critical to the net zero transition, supporting a strong resources and energy sector.

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Water

Geoscience Australia provides information and advice towards the management of Australia's groundwater and surface water resources.

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