"High technology is saving the lives of the men and women who proudly wear the uniforms of our great country and those of other countries. Unmanned vehicles are on the cutting edge of providing freedom for others." |
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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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