The Advantages of Using Laser Scanners in Surveying in Protected Sites

Terrestrial laser scanning offers significant advantages for documenting historical edifices in protected areas, providing highly accurate three-dimensional point cloud data that can be transformed into detailed 3D models and orthophotographs. This technology mitigates challenges associated with large-scale surveying, saving time while capturing intricate details of structures. A case study from the Historic Peninsula in Istanbul demonstrates its application, showcasing how laser scanning was used to generate comprehensive 3D point clouds of street silhouettes and facades, which were then transposed into survey images and drawings. The findings highlight the potential of this method for preserving and analyzing historical sites with unprecedented precision.

Benli, G. (2015). The Advantages of Using Laser Scanners in Surveying in Protected Sites. Handbook of Research on Emerging Digital Tools for Architectural Surveying, Modeling, and Representation, 382–402. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8379-2.ch013