Pictometry Provides Carriers With Imagery of Hurricane Damage

Pictometry International Corp., a provider of geo-referenced aerial image libraries whose patented and proprietary technology is used globally to capture oblique image libraries, has captured new before-and-after oblique imagery of property damage caused by Hurricane Ike. The imagery is being used by insurance carriers to provide claims staff with immediate access to multiple views of damaged properties.

Pictometry's image process depicts orthogonal and oblique imagery, which is captured from an angle to reveal multiple views of a location with 3D-like quality. Pictometry imagery is being provided to these customers online using Pictometry Online, a solution designed to give users access to imagery through the Internet.

Hundreds of square miles of affected areas in the states of Texas and Louisiana were captured, all within 48 hours after the storm. Predisaster imagery was taken in targeted areas roughly 48 hours before the storm's anticipated arrival. All imagery was processed and delivered to insurance customers within days of the event.