Advanced Examples (Automotive, Aerospace & Space)

Quantum computing is set to revolutionize the automotive industry by accelerating advancements in design, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Among its most promising applications is the enhancement of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), a critical tool in vehicle design and optimization. With its unparalleled computational power, quantum computing can significantly speed up CFD simulations, enabling engineers to rapidly analyze and optimize the aerodynamic performance of vehicles.

• Example: Quantum Computation of Fluid Dynamics (Q-CFD) | Scientific background: An Introduction to Algorithms in Quantum Computation of Fluid Dynamics, Sachin S. Bharadwaj and Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, STO - Educational Notes Paper, 2022

• Example: Quantum Satellite Positioning | Scientific background: G. Bass, C. Tomlin, V. Kumar, P. Rihaczek, J. Dulny III. Heterogeneous Quantum Computing for Satellite Constellation Optimization: Solving the Weighted K-Clique Problem. 2018 Quantum Sci. Technol. 3 024010.

• Example: Aircraft Loading Optimisation | Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge; Problem Statement n°5

• Example: Placement of Charging Stations | Scientific background: Pagany, Raphaela & Marquardt, Anna & Zink, Roland. (2019). Electric Charging Demand Location Model—A User-and Destination-Based Locating Approach for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Sustainability. 11. 2301. 10.3390/su11082301