Quantum Computing Meets Earth Observation | HDCRS Summer School 2023 | Day 4
Channel: IEEE GRSS
Date: 2023-10-03

On the fourth day of Summer School 2023, dated June 1, the spotlight was on Quantum Computing (QC) and its potential application in Earth Observation (EO). The session began with an introduction to QC, highlighting its ability to solve complex problems that are challenging for classical and even supercomputers. The attendees delved into the promising algorithms for Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices and explored the current state of quantum hardware and software.

The instruction was led by Riccardo Mengoni, a Quantum Computing specialist at CINECA, who shared insights on the integration of QC with HPC. The session then transitioned to the ESA’s Quantum Computing for Earth Observation (QC4EO) Initiative, presented by Bertrand Le Saux from the European Space Agency ESRIN/Phi-lab. This initiative explores the synergies between QC and EO, aiming to enhance performance and reduce computational costs in EO.

The day further included insights from Tommaso Catuogno of Thales Alenia Space on the potential impact of quantum technologies on the Earth Observation Satellite System Integration. Lastly, Mattia Verducci, a system engineer at Thales Alenia Space, shared his expertise on leveraging cutting-edge technologies like quantum and photonic processing for EO and navigation solutions.

#SummerSchool2023 #QuantumComputing #EarthObservation #HighPerformanceComputing #ESA #ThalesAleniaSpace #CINECA