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OCTOPUS Database v.2.3: The SahulSed Coastal OSL collection

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posted on 2025-01-19, 23:45 authored by Timothy Cohen, Thomas Oliver, Henry Munack, Alexandru CodileanAlexandru Codilean
Database of published optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) ages for coastal sedimentary records from Sahul. Spatial data includes sample locations (point) and uses the WGS84/Pseudo-Mercator (EPSG: 3857) projected coordinate reference system. Sample metadata is comprehensive and includes bibliographic, contextual, and sample preparation and measurement related information.

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Citation

Cohen T.J., Oliver T., Munack H., Codilean A.T., 2024, OCTOPUS Database v.2.3: The SahulSed Coastal OSL collection. Sahul-wide database of published sedimentary records with radiometric ages.

Project title

OCTOPUS Database v.2.3

Publisher

University of Wollongong, ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH)

Data collection date range

1993-2024

Location

Sahul (mainland Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and neighbouring islands)

Publication status

  • Published

Language

English

Notes

Email: codilean@uow.edu.au Phone: 02 4221 3426 Address: Building 41, SMAH/SEALS University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522

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