CLM - Multivariate statistics of groundwater chemistry in Richmond and Clarence river basins

Abstract

The dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme from multiple source datasets. The source datasets are identified in the Lineage field in this metadata statement. The processes undertaken to produce this derived dataset are described in the History field in this metadata statement.

This datasets includes water chemistry data from the Richmond and Clarence river basins. Furthermore, it contains the outputs of multivariate statistical analysis.

Dataset History

As part of the analysis, the water chemistry records were grouped into different clusters based on major ions composition, pH and electrical conductivity.

The type of multivariate statistical analysis that was conducted is a hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA).

The details on this analysis are provided in Clarence-Moreton bioregional assessment programme product 2.1-2.2 (Raiber et al., 2016a). The spatial context is furthermore also presented in product 2.3 (Raiber et al., 2016b).

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (2016) CLM - Multivariate statistics of groundwater chemistry in Richmond and Clarence river basins. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 28 September 2017, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/4ba1dc55-9898-4077-8d8f-120b6e7fd773.

Dataset Ancestors

• Derived From NSW Office of Water - National Groundwater Information System 20140701

• Derived From QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines Groundwater Database Extract 20142808