 "Around the world, university research is fueling regional economic development. Here in Southside, we firmly believe that cutting edge research and technology transfer are the keys to economic revitalization. By focusing on research that is applicable to local industry, and which will help attract new businesses to the area, IALR is positioned to be a major player in Southside Virginia's economic recovery." |
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Performance Engineering Research LabThe mission of the Performance Engineering Research Lab (PERL) is to enhance the performance of sport, military, industrial, and commercial vehicles with the development and application of innovative active & adaptive control strategies. In addition to this broad mission, PERL serves as the primary conduit for technology transfer to the VIPER Service enterprise. VIPER Service is a non-profit business located at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR). VIPER services the motorsports industry by offering advanced vehicle testing services to race teams as well as military and industrial customers. Research and Focus AreasThe research thrusts can be divided into five categories:
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Our goal is to advance the state-of-the-art in vehicle suspension design, testing, and optimization with breakthrough innovations for improving vehicle ride and handling.
