Tech Toys On The Hill
The Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus is hosting its second annual expo on Capitol Hill Thursday and we're not talking balsa wood gliders and diecast metal car kits here. This group is focused on defense modeling and simulation -- a growing industry that provides "operationally valid environments for war-fighting training."
Modeling and simulation plays a key role in modern military maneuvering, according to the caucus Web site: "In today’s world of tight budgets, limited training ranges, and over-used equipment, M&S offers safe and innovative solutions to complex military training challenges" because of the tools' "interoperability, reuse, and affordability."
The expo announcement promised demonstrations of high-tech toys from the medical, defense, and engineering fields, with scheduled appearances by Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., who chairs the caucus, and Texas Democrat Solomon Ortiz.
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