Specification Scope

Scope Identification

The National Surface Cover dataset consists of one (1) theme and two (2) layers. The themes and layer have a defined extent and scope.

Identification of National Surface Cover Dataset as Theme and Layer.

Dataset	Theme	Layer
National Surface Cover	Surface Cover	Urban Surface Cover
		National Surface Cover

Extent

Spatial coverage of National Surface Cover includes Australia’s land mass. The dataset has areas classified that meet certain criteria based on the occurrence of natural events (e.g. flooding), population distribution and industrial/commercial activities.