Tuesday, Oct 23, 6–7 p.m.
The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.)
Einar Enevoldson, founder and chairman of the Perlan Project, will discuss the scientific, engineering, and educational challenges behind his organization’s efforts to build and fly a manned research glider up to 90,000 feet in altitude. And survive. $7–20, 415-597-6705, www.commonwealthclub.org
Science & Environment
The Perlan Project: Climate Science and Altitude Record
October 23rd, 2012