3D modeling of Narlıgöl Natural Heritage with unmanned aerial vehicle data

Abstract

Natural and cultural diversities are one of the important heritages of a society. In conformity with UNESCO's Convention for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, it has been noted that such heritage should be protected. Turkey is among the top five countries that have the most cultural and natural heritage registered in the list of intangible cultural heritage. It is also important for humanity to protect and promote these heritages. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been an effective technology in evaluating and documenting the current status of cultural heritages and obtaining their three-dimensional models. In this study, a three-dimensional model of Narlıgöl, one of the important natural heritages of Turkey and located between Aksaray and Niğde provinces, was obtained with UAV data. In order to detect the changes in our cultural and natural heritage and to take the necessary precautions, these heritages should be recorded and followed up at certain periods. In addition, web-based promotion of these heritages is also important in terms of nature and cultural tourism. For this purpose, the current situation of Narlıgöl natural heritage was documented with UAV data and its three-dimensional model and orthophoto map was obtained.