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 deploying to Argentina for a high-altitude climate research mission, collecting uncontaminated data to better understand climate change.
- The mission aims to set a new glider altitude record, targeting heights near 90,000 feet by utilizing unique stratospheric mountain waves in the Andes.
- A key innovation is the glider's unique pressurization system, enabling pilots to operate comfortably at extreme altitudes without needing pressure suits.
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