An earmark from two state Democrats would study virtual warfare.
Reps. David Price of Chapel Hill and Mike McIntyre of Lumberton both requested $3.7 million for UNC-Chapel Hill to start a Center on Experiential Technologies.
The center would create and study simulations of urban warfare, terrorist scenarios and natural disasters.
"The military increasingly uses such simulation training to enable leaders and responders to optimize their tactics using 'what-if' simulations based on real world situations they may encounter," Price wrote in his request.
McIntyre said the center would also boost the economy.
"This Center will stimulate and promote economic growth in North Carolina through existing and new collaborative ties to the statewide defense, simulation and gaming industry," he wrote in his request.
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