Application of Terrestrial Laser Scanning Method at Architectural Documentation (Case Study of Seyitgazi Military Building)

Throughout the history, Turkey has hosted several civilizations which have different cultures and beliefs. Therefore, it is possible to see cultural heritages that were inherited from these civilizations at several places in the country. These artifacts, which shed light from past to present, are destroyed or substantially damaged because of human activity and natural disasters. These precious artifacts are required to be documented as soon as possible for protection and reconstruction projects in order to transmit the artifact to future generations. Because the traditional methods are slow and having low acquisition, advanced technologies are necessary for documentation of cultural heritages. Terrestrial laser scanning technology, is one of these advanced technologies, allows measuring of cultural heritages rapidly, accurately and in detail. Also, these technologies enable users to document, digitally achieve and construct 3D model of cultural heritage. In this study; 3D documentation of a historical military building in Seyitgazi, Eskisehir was achieved by using 3D terrestrial laser scanning tool. As results of this documentation study, 3D model, ortoimages, facade and plan drawing of building was produced by the processing of obtained data in computer. The aim of this study is the specification of the processing step and the investigation of usability of Terrestrial Laser Scanning methods in the