Quantum Computing Inc.’s New Subsidiary Will Support NASA Climate Change Monitoring

By Carolyn Mathas

Quantum Computing, Inc. made to important announcements. It launched a new wholly owned subsidiary and the award of a subcontract to support NASA in its efforts to monitor climate change.

The subsidiary, QI Solutions, Inc. will bring the company’s quantum solutions directly to institutions of the U.S. government, including defense. The company opened a new facility in Arizona to house the subsidiary, choosing Arizona based on the State’s acumen in optics, photonic research and the number of State and U.S. government facilities and research universities working on mission-ready quantum computing. The subsidiary will lead and manage engagements, contracts and projects awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. government entities.

QI Solutions will immediately offer a wide range of products and services ready for deployment including entropy quantum computing, software, quantum communication technologies and quantum sensing. Customized services include secure supply chain management, light advanced manufacturing, quantum workforce development, and quantum R&D. The subsidiary can also provide partners with appropriately cleared personnel, supporting their unique needs and requirements.

Sean Gabler was appointed by Quantum Computing to the role of QI Solutions president. As a seasoned operations and applied technology expert, Gabler is adept at transitioning emerging and commercial technology to real-world applications.

QI Solutions’ first award is a subcontract from Science Systems Applications, Inc. (SSAI) to support NASA in testing a proprietary quantum photonic system for remote sensing. QI Solutions will test an existing LiDAR system that remotely measures physical properties of several types of snowpacks, including density, particle size and depth. Application of diffusion theory and Monte Carlo LiDAR radioactive simulations, now make it possible to accurately measure snow depth remotely. The accuracy achieved will be important for such applications as hydroelectric operations, freshwater predictions, snow melt and land resource availability, and the projection of climate change impacts. For example, the LiDAR system could indicate changes in weather patterns impacting water reserves available for agricultural facilities as well as cities.

QCI recently developed a variety of quantum information technology and systems, including entropy quantum computing, reservoir quantum computing, quantum imaging and sensing. The company’s quantum photonic LiDAR systems are capable of advanced measurement based on single-photon sensitivity, strong noise rejection, and high-ranging and spatial resolution. QCI systems also address size, weight, cost and power specifications, central to space/defense requirements.

Under the SSAI subcontract, the project will commence with the creation of laboratory testbeds over several months and, upon its successful completion of testing, the compact equipment may move to airborne testing. The goal is to position the LiDAR units on satellites to create a network to accurately monitor snow levels globally.

According to Gabeler, "This is a major step for QCI in demonstrating the application of its technology. Qi Solutions was established specifically for this type of effort, and we are ready to execute to ensure success for this project." For more information view. The press announcements on the Quantum Computing, Inc. website here.

February 13, 2023