Investigation of the usability of Göktürk-2 data and UAV data for pond construction project

Today, many professions need maps that can be produced quickly, precisely, and in detail, as well as the data from these maps. Land data is very important, especially in mapping engineering, both in the public and private sectors. Providing these data and maps is seen as an important expense for individuals or institutions in terms of time, cost and labor force. This study aims to investigate the usability of the data obtained by satellite images and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), which can be easily obtained for the design of the pond/dam body within the scope of the pond construction project for irrigation purposes. Within the scope of the study, the data obtained by adding digital terrain models to Göktürk-2 satellite images were compared with the data obtained from the flight study conducted with the UAV; two separate ponds were designed using the created orthophoto and elevation data. As a result, benefit/cost ratios were calculated. The benefit/cost ratio calculated from remote sensing satellite data was 1.32, while the benefit/cost ratio calculated according to the project created with the UAV was 1.48, and the difference between the two data was calculated as 10.73%. According to this result, it was concluded that satellite images could be used in works such as ponds, closed system irrigation works, and land slope analysis, especially in preliminary project design studies. In contrast, data produced by UAV photogrammetry should be used in processes requiring higher precision. With this study, it is aimed that 25 households in the study area will benefit from the irrigation system. Furthermore, the findings of this study will enable institutions to select and utilise data that is appropriate to the purpose of the study and the desired accuracy, taking into account the benefit/cost ratios, without the need for prior fieldwork. By selecting and using the most economical data in accordance with the purpose of the work in engineering projects, optimum benefit will be obtained by saving time and labor.