The major objectives of this project are:

Preserve a valuable component of the national technological infrastructure

Establish a Center of Excellence in the aerodynamics of transportation systems

Develop innovative educational programs for students at all levels

Achieve 1-3 within an efficient, productive, and economically viable, self-sustaining organization

ODU will also develop strong research, educational and training components as part of its operations. Because of its size the LFST is a truly unique laboratory where students can be exposed to real-world engineering problems, and be inspired by its long and rich history.