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
The Quantum Meridian: How a New Computing Paradigm is Redrawing the Map of the Geospatial Industry
Explore the dawn of Quantum-Geospatial Intelligence (Quantum GEOINT), a new era catalyzed by IonQ's landmark acquisition of Capella Space. This report dissects the fusion of quantum computing and Earth observation, detailing how technologies like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) are creating unbreachable data security from orbit. Discover how quantum principles of superposition, entanglement, and interference are set to revolutionize geospatial analysis through advanced optimization for logistics and disaster response, quantum machine learning (QML) for satellite imagery, and high-fidelity climate simulations. We map the emerging ecosystem of key players, from IonQ and D-Wave to GDIT, and provide a forward-looking assessment of the challenges and strategic imperatives for navigating this transformative frontier