NOBLIS AWARDED PATENT FOR NOVEL FLIGHT PATH OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM
July 17 2024 - 10:00AM
Noblis, a leading provider of science, technology and strategy
services to the federal government, today announced it has been
awarded U.S. patent number 12,051,335 for a novel system that
applies both quantum and classical computing techniques to optimize
aircraft flight paths.
Based on the position of an aircraft relative to its
destination, the classical and quantum components work together to
generate safe and cost-efficient route options that minimize the
distance the aircraft travels to the destination and determine safe
distances from other aircraft.
“The advantage of this system is the interplay between classical
and quantum processing,” said Scott James, a senior scientist at
Noblis and the system’s inventor. “The classical computer generates
direction, speed and altitude options for each aircraft, which it
shares with the quantum side. The quantum computer replies with
optimal maneuvers for all aircraft that the classical side
transmits as flight instructions.”
“By harnessing our computing expertise in the classical and
quantum domains, we can optimize air traffic for both efficiency
and safety,” said Chris Barnett, Noblis’ chief technology officer.
“As a mission-driven organization, Noblis’ passion is bringing our
innovative spark to these intricate challenges and developing
solutions that extend capabilities into new dimensions.”
ABOUT NOBLIS
Noblis is a non-profit science and technology organization
delivering innovative solutions to the federal government that
enrich lives and make our nation safer. As a non-profit
organization, we work objectively for the public good and invest in
breakthrough solutions to deliver lasting impact on our customers’
missions with a strategic focus in the areas of health, space,
national security and critical infrastructure. Our domain experts
advance technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced
analytics, applied and environmental sciences, modeling and
simulation, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and systems
engineering.
Heather Williams
Noblis, Inc.
571.459.9725
heather.williams@noblis.org