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Hi,
the Geophysics Research Division which maybe follow the USAF,and the designers
V.M. Saudek and Dr.W.B. Klemperer created a twin engined space giant glider,had
a 120 feet span and could climb to a 13 miles,all details are here,page 106;
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=NCYDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=POPULAR+SCIENCE+1955&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDEQ6AEwBWoVChMIppXEjZb5xwIVw28UCh0TOA_Q#v=onepage&q&f=false
the Geophysics Research Division which maybe follow the USAF,and the designers
V.M. Saudek and Dr.W.B. Klemperer created a twin engined space giant glider,had
a 120 feet span and could climb to a 13 miles,all details are here,page 106;
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=NCYDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=POPULAR+SCIENCE+1955&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDEQ6AEwBWoVChMIppXEjZb5xwIVw28UCh0TOA_Q#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Until they figured out the insane Q corner that you'd get into that only a computer could handle.... That or the flutter.
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Is there a relation to this one ?
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21715.msg216678.html#msg216678
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21715.msg216678.html#msg216678
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No absolute evidence, but at least the relations of Dr. Klemperer and Victor Saudek to the SCSA, mentioned in the article, can be found :
https://books.google.de/books?id=8EnsisBMKxAC&pg=PA33&lpg=PA33&dq=klemperer+scsa&source=bl&ots=M-P2S_M4Si&sig=fdvOXncMkhYj7yTZ0UBZ7QG_dAs&hl=de&sa=X&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAGoVChMIrcXwr5r9xwIVzFkaCh1uzAnc#v=onepage&q=klemperer%20scsa&f=false
http://www.ssa.org/FinalGlide?id=659
https://books.google.de/books?id=8EnsisBMKxAC&pg=PA33&lpg=PA33&dq=klemperer+scsa&source=bl&ots=M-P2S_M4Si&sig=fdvOXncMkhYj7yTZ0UBZ7QG_dAs&hl=de&sa=X&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAGoVChMIrcXwr5r9xwIVzFkaCh1uzAnc#v=onepage&q=klemperer%20scsa&f=false
http://www.ssa.org/FinalGlide?id=659
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Modern equivalent:
www.perlanproject.org
The Perlan Project
The Perlan Project is an internationally celebrated, world record setting climate and aerospace research project.
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Relevant PDF:
"Motorless Flight in the Stratosphere"
https://journals.sfu.ca/ts/index.php/op/article/viewFile/1344/1277
"Motorless Flight in the Stratosphere"
https://journals.sfu.ca/ts/index.php/op/article/viewFile/1344/1277
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The highest practical soarable wave system needs the right combination of air density, atmospheric stability, circulation (wind) and tall mountains. The optimal atmospheric parameters are found at the “Ferrell Cell” to “Polar Cell” convergences which is at Northern or Southern latitudes of 35deg. The tallest mountains within these zones are the Andes.
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