The Perlan 2 atmospheric glider departed the U.S. this week, on a container ship no less, headed to El Calafate, Argentina, following six months of intensive flight testing in Minden, Nevada. Once it arrives in the Andes region, the aircraft will be reassembled to begin its high-altitude climate research mission. Lacking an engine that could contaminate air samples, the Perlan 2 glider will carry experiments from earth scientists around the globe and collect that uncontaminated data on upper-level weather patterns and the condition of the atmosphere, and hopefully yield new insights into climate change.
Perlan Glider Heads to Argentina for Atmospheric Research
Key Takeaways:
- The Perlan 2 atmospheric glider is en route to El Calafate, Argentina, to commence its high-altitude climate research mission.
- Lacking an engine, the glider will collect uncontaminated data on upper-level weather patterns and atmospheric conditions to provide new insights into climate change.
- The project aims to break the world altitude record for a glider, seeking to reach heights near 90,000 feet by leveraging unique stratospheric mountain waves in the Andes.
- A unique cabin pressurization system will enable the two crew members to pilot the aircraft comfortably at these extreme altitudes.
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