Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) has been awarded a fifth project from NASA to develop quantum remote sensing technology for LIDAR missions. This partnership aims to significantly lower the cost of spaceborne LIDAR imaging and advance understanding of climate change mechanisms. The new contract marks a pivotal step towards deploying QCi's technology on LIDAR flights and establishes its applicability in diverse fields.
QCi's innovative approach could reduce LIDAR mission costs from billions to millions, enabling more frequent flights for better climate change research. The project builds upon QCi's previous work in denoising satellite LiDAR images using their Dirac-3 entropy quantum optimization machine. This collaboration reinforces QCi's commitment to providing cost-effective solutions for remote sensing applications and highlights the potential of quantum technology in environmental management strategies.