Rapid Radar Deployment Follows FCC Approval & Licensing
Building on the successful rollout of the StormQuant Weather Viewer, the 71st Flying Training Wing has expanded their efforts to test and evaluate the company’s full platform. StormQuant’s platform integrates proprietary radar technology with patented high-resolution, meshed 3D weather analytics to deliver real-time situational awareness.
The radar deployment was coordinated by Capt. Jacob R. Hawkins, USAF, Flight Commander at Vance AFB. With both the StormQuant hardware and software now in place, the base can fully use the platform’s capabilities. The system was installed using StormQuant’s mobile radar tower, allowing for quick setup and operational readiness without the extended timelines typically required for large-scale fixed infrastructure.
Unlike legacy radar systems that provide horizontal scans, StormQuant’s radar can also deliver real-time vertical profiles of storms through Range Height Indicator (RHI) scanning. This dual function allows operators to assess storm height, intensity changes, and vertical structure—critical factors for severe weather monitoring and aviation safety. RHI scanning is a standard feature across all StormQuant radar systems.
“StormQuant’s compact radar is designed for superior performance,” said Jacob Lawrence-Simon, Principal Engineer. “Our engineering team has refined both the hardware and software through rigorous testing and iterative development. The result is an advanced, installation-ready system that is powerful, cost-efficient, and globally scalable.”
Platform Supports Pilot Training & Asset Protection
Vance AFB is one of only four U.S. Air Force pilot training bases, graduating more than 400 U.S. and allied pilots each year. Pilots fly over 55,000 sorties annually, logging more than 80,000 flight hours. Maintaining this training pipeline is essential, and disruptions can affect long-term readiness.
Vance AFB is one of only four U.S. Air Force pilot training bases, graduating more than 400 U.S. and allied pilots each year. Pilots fly over 55,000 sorties annually, logging more than 80,000 flight hours. Maintaining this training pipeline is essential, and disruptions can affect long-term readiness.
Located in Enid, Oklahoma, Vance AFB experiences some of the nation’s most severe weather—from extreme heat and freezing rain to hail, high winds, and tornadoes. In this environment, timely and accurate weather information is critical. Installation and operational leaders rely on it to make informed decisions about launching or recalling aircraft and adjusting flight schedules. StormQuant enhances these forecasting and training operations with advanced, real-time insights.
The 71st Flying Training Wing operates more than 200 aircraft. Given the scale and tempo of operations, the loss of aircraft due to weather could impact annual pilot production and degrade long-term operational readiness. When severe weather threatens the base, significant resources are required to relocate nearly half the fleet to alternate locations for protection. StormQuant’s platform can help reduce the need for large-scale relocations, lower costs, and better protect aircraft.
“Deployment of the StormQuant platform at Vance AFB leverages modern weather intelligence, improved data access, and collaborative tools,” said Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Moore, Chief Meteorologist at StormQuant. “These capabilities strengthen training, improve decision-making, and enhance overall operational readiness.”
The 71st Flying Training Wing operates more than 200 aircraft. Given the scale and tempo of operations, the loss of aircraft due to weather could impact annual pilot production and degrade long-term operational readiness. When severe weather threatens the base, significant resources are required to relocate nearly half the fleet to alternate locations for protection. StormQuant’s platform can help reduce the need for large-scale relocations, lower costs, and better protect aircraft.
“Deployment of the StormQuant platform at Vance AFB leverages modern weather intelligence, improved data access, and collaborative tools,” said Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Moore, Chief Meteorologist at StormQuant. “These capabilities strengthen training, improve decision-making, and enhance overall operational readiness.”
Advancing Readiness Through Weather Innovation
By partnering with StormQuant, Vance AFB is adopting advanced weather technology to improve daily operations and long-term planning. The platform provides real-time data and decision support tools that help leaders respond more effectively to changing conditions and keep training on track.
This approach helps increase safety, protect critical assets, and improve efficiency. It also positions Vance AFB as a leader in using modern technology to support mission readiness and operational success.
