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Automotive & Aerospace

Quantum computing addresses engineering optimization challenges in aerodynamics, fleet management, and satellite systems — problems where the search space is too large for classical solvers.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (Q-CFD)

Simulating fluid flow around vehicles is computationally intensive. Quantum CFD accelerates aerodynamics simulations, enabling engineers to rapidly analyze and optimize vehicle design for drag reduction and fuel efficiency.

Quantum Computation of Fluid Dynamics

Quantum-accelerated CFD for vehicle aerodynamics and turbulence modeling. Significant speedup over classical numerical methods.
Scientific background: Bharadwaj & Sreenivasan. An Introduction to Algorithms in Quantum Computation of Fluid Dynamics. STO Educational Notes, 2022.

Traffic Optimization

Urban traffic flow optimization modeled as a constrained quadratic problem. Minimizes congestion and travel time across road networks by finding optimal signal timing and routing assignments.

Traffic Flow Optimization

CQM-based traffic optimization. Reduces average travel time and network congestion through quantum-optimized signal coordination.

EV Charging Station Placement

Optimal placement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure using quantum annealing. Maximizes coverage and accessibility while minimizing installation costs under geographic and demand constraints.

Placement of EV Charging Stations

User- and destination-based location model for EV charging stations, formulated as a QUBO.
Scientific background: Pagany et al. Electric Charging Demand Location Model. Sustainability, 2019, 11(8), 2301.

Aircraft Loading Optimization

Optimal cargo and passenger load distribution for aircraft, ensuring weight balance constraints while maximizing capacity utilization. Based on the Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge.

Aircraft Loading Optimization

Airbus QCC Problem n°5: quantum optimization of aircraft weight and balance under structural and safety constraints.

Satellite Constellation Scheduling

Optimal scheduling of satellite observation tasks across a constellation, formulated as a weighted k-clique problem. Maximizes coverage and minimizes scheduling conflicts.

Quantum Satellite Positioning

Heterogeneous quantum computing for satellite constellation optimization. Solves the weighted K-Clique problem for task scheduling.
Scientific background: Bass et al. Heterogeneous Quantum Computing for Satellite Constellation Optimization. Quantum Sci. Technol. 3, 024010 (2018).