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[Stargazer]

From Aeroplane, May 2000, the Stratosailplane (yet another project of that era using the "Strato-" prefix as a symbol of modernism...).

 

[hesham]

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

 

[sublight_]

Until they figured out the insane Q corner that you'd get into that only a computer could handle.... That or the flutter.

 

[Wahubna]

The ~90,000ft ceiling capable Perlan glider is due to start flying soon...Saw the wings for that thing a few months ago.

 

[Jemiba]

Is there a relation to this one ?

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21715.msg216678.html#msg216678

 

[Stargazer]

Is there a relation to this one ?

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21715.msg216678.html#msg216678

GREAT MINDS, Jemiba!! I was thinking exactly the same.

 

[hesham]

Yes,


we must merge those topic,of course nothing in the search,even Saudek name.

 

[Jemiba]

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

 

[quellish]

Modern equivalent:

The Perlan Project

The Perlan Project is an internationally celebrated, world record setting climate and aerospace research project.

www.perlanproject.org

 

[thanos.massias]

Relevant PDF:


"Motorless Flight in the Stratosphere"
https://journals.sfu.ca/ts/index.php/op/article/viewFile/1344/1277

 

[publiusr]

These planes need the Andes to make altitude? Even the Rockys may not be enough.

 

[Zoo Tycoon]

These planes need the Andes to make altitude? Even the Rockys may not be enough.

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.