Glenda Project results have enabled the full activation of manufacturing of the worlds only rocket system (Thunderocket™) designed for data collection and transmission of conditions from inside thunderstorms and tornados on the move. These rockets are designed to maintain structural integrity at impacts up to Mach 2 - no other manufacturer on the planet can make this claim. Thunderockets will continue to pave the way for the most advanced studies of severe weather conditions so that we may learn more in order to save lives and reduce property damage that affects a large part of the world each year. Note that Thunderockets systems with various configurations are now available for purhase to qualified government departments, individuals and companies. from Pullman Geosciences Inc.
Glenda Project - Advantages
• Portability and Rapid
Deployment with “Launch on the Run” capability
• Ease of Use of propellant and vehicle/payload preparation
• Radiosonde compatible with existing weather data collection systems
• Datalogger payload adaptable for external sensors to match user
specific applications
• Composite components designed for extreme environments
• On-board locater transmitter allows for rapid recovery
• Off-the-shelf components reduce operating costs and ease repair
Glenda Project- Storm Chase Teams
In order to obtain data from dynamic weather phenomena it is necessary to seek out and intercept storms and launch sensors into the heart of the disturbance. In order to do this the Glenda Project has extensively trained individuals - hence the name Chase Team.
The Glenda Project is now equipped with mobile operations on the Pacific Northwest coast and the Gulf of Mexico. The Chase Teams utilize several vehicles equipped with heavy duty communication, suspension and power systems. When storm data is required the teams immediately utilize the vehicle instrument packages and laptop computers, weather instrumentation, satellite dishes, sensors and analysis gear. Portable rocket launching stands and weather rockets are also ready for deployment. Vehicles are connected to cloud computing clusters and master control centers in Washington State and Mississippi.
