GEOSPATIAL FRONTIERS
A Publication by Project Geospatial
LOOKING BEYOND
THE MAP
Geospatial Frontiers, a new publication from Project Geospatial, brings together leading voices and experts from across the geospatial ecosystem to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. Through in-depth articles and discussions, Geospatial Frontiers aims to explore innovative solutions and spark critical conversations that will shape the future of geospatial technology and its applications.
AUTHORS
Adam Simmons
Keith Barber
Fred Woods
Matthew Husted
The Subsurface Geopolitics: Regulating the Commercial Use of Quantum Gravity Gradiometry
As Quantum Gravity Gradiometry (QGG) renders the Earth’s crust functionally transparent, a high-stakes geopolitical battle is emerging over the regulation of the subsurface. This article explores the tension between the commercial promise of uncovering critical minerals and tracking climate change against the national security risks of exposing clandestine military assets. Discover how international frameworks and "shutter control" policies are evolving to manage this revolutionary sensing technology, where the ability to see deep underground is transforming global transparency, resource competition, and strategic stability.