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 has departed for El Calafate, Argentina, to begin 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 mission aims to break the glider altitude record, potentially reaching 90,000 feet, utilizing a unique pressurization system for the crew.
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