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| House Passes Modeling and Simulation Resolution |
July 17, 2007 |
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Wilson Highlights National Security Role of New Mexico Technology
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Heather Wilson today welcomed House passage late Monday of H. Res. 487 recognizing the national security contribution of modeling and simulation, an important technology industry in New Mexico.
Wilson, a member of the Modeling and Simulation Caucus, said that U.S. policy on nuclear testing depends on the capability for modeling and simulation. Through technology such as the high-performance computing research at Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs, the U.S. can certify that nuclear weapons are reliable without test detonations.
The resolution encourages efforts, such as funding science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) education.
“Modeling and Simulation is an asset to our national security and helps prevent the need for nuclear testing,” Wilson said. “I’m pleased that Congress is recognizing the importance of this technology.”
This week’s 2nd annual Capitol Hill Modeling and Simulation Exhibition will feature the National Nuclear Security Agency’s Advanced Strategic Computing (ASC) program. This program funds high-performance computing research at Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories – one of the key capabilities that has enabled the United States to certify that the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile is safe, secure, and reliable without the need to resume nuclear testing.
The Caucus will feature capabilities from industry, government, and educational institutions, including ACME Worldwide Industries from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Modeling and Simulation is also important to the missions of Kirtland Air Force Base. The Distributed Missions Operations Center (DMOC) develops and supports tactical-level synthetic battlespace events for combat aerospace forces. Additionally, the 58th Special Operations Wing uses CV-22 Simulators in their training curriculum.
The resolution recognizes that the modeling and simulation is a “National Critical Technology.”
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