In this research, aerial photographs from 1935, 1972
and 2006 were used to investigate the coastal changes
that took place over the last 70 years along the coastal
area. Using the digital images, the digital
photogrammetric technique was applied to collect graphic
data such as coastline and other topographic features of
the study area. The objective of this research was to
apply the technique digital photogrammetry to monitor the
coastal area of Samsun so as to provide valuable
information for coastline changes and coastal land uses.