Monitoring shoreline and areal change with UAV data

Abstract

It is important to determine the spatiotemporal changes of wetlands for their sustainable management and effective use. In this study, the shoreline of Topçu Pond used for agricultural irrigation in Yozgat, Turkey in 2022 and 2023 was determined with the help of contour lines. In addition, the maximum capacity elevation of the pond was determined, and its maximum area was calculated. As a result of the study, the water level and pond area for the year 2022 were calculated as 1191.56 m and 99165.58 m², respectively, and the water level and pond area for the year 2023 were calculated as 1195.05 m and 142487.95 m², respectively. The maximum elevation and area of the pond were determined as 1200.65 m and 279019.94 m² respectively.