Bundaberg (Burnett Heads, Australia) Site History
History Summary
| Station | Bundaberg (Burnett Heads) |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Gloss No. | 059 |
| Latitude | 024° 50.0' S |
| Longitude | 152° 21.0' E |
| Time Meridian | 150E (GMT +10 hr) |
| Time Reference | GMT (hours 00 - 23) |
| Contributor | National Tidal Facility (NTF),
Flinders University of South Australia, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, S.A. 5001, Australia. |
| Instrument Type | Standard float /well gauge |
| Observational periods | 1997 - present |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Description |
|---|---|
| PSM 3853
(TGBM) |
Brass plug set in concrete kerb of the southern approach to the Bulk Sugar Wharf, Port Bundaberg. |
| PSM 4504
(Auxiliary) |
Standard type brass plaque set in a concrete block beside pipes running from the Oil Terminal to the Oil Berth. |
| PSM 4503
(Auxiliary) |
Standard type brass plaque set in a concrete block at the corner of Buss and Powers streets. |
| PSM 36119
(Auxiliary) |
Standard type brass plaque set in a concrete block inside the Bundaberg Molasses Terminal enclosure. |
Benchmark Relationships
Tide Gauge Zero (TGZ) = 6.061m below TGBM
TGZ = 1.693m below Australian Height Datum(AHD)
Quality Assessment
Comment
The data reveal no apparent changes in reference level.
Most questionable fluctuations are related to timing errors of the gauge. Only extreme fluctuations are listed below.
| Year | CI(%) | Missing Data | Replaced Gaps or Bad Data | Questionable Fluctuations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 100 | none | none | none |
| 1998 | 98 | 131(20)-132(01), 162(12)-166(00), 225(08)-226(00) | none | none |
