Aerospace
Advanced Space Weather Analytics
A major East Coast space launch facility struggled with outdated, manual safety and weather systems that caused costly launch delays and operational bottlenecks.
Client
Major East Coast Space Launch Facility
Timeline
10 months
Sector
Aerospace
Challenge
The facility relied on legacy modeling software and manual processes for critical safety decisions. Rocket dispersion modeling took days, weather advisories were slow and prone to error, and the lack of modern tooling made it difficult to meet the demands of an accelerating commercial launch schedule. These inefficiencies led to unnecessary scrubs and strained relationships with launch providers.
Approach
01
Systems Assessment
Evaluated existing safety and weather workflows to identify modernization opportunities
▪Legacy system audit
▪User workflow analysis
▪Technology gap assessment
02
Modern Analytics Platform
Built advanced modeling and visualization tools for safety operations
▪Rocket dispersion modeling engine
▪Real-time weather integration
▪Interactive safety dashboards
03
Agile Transformation
Introduced modern product practices and continuous improvement
▪Iterative development process
▪User feedback loops
▪Training and documentation
Impact
95% faster
Modeling Speed
Rocket dispersion modeling reduced from days to hours
27% reduction
Weather Scrubs
More accurate forecasting reduced unnecessary launch delays
$10M extension
Contract Value
Improved capabilities secured major contract renewal
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The new analytics platform transformed our ability to make fast, confident safety decisions.
Chief Safety Officer
Launch Range Operations
Stack
Python
React
PostgreSQL
AWS
D3.js