What Does Perlan Mean?
Answer (1): The word Perlan is an Icelandic word meaning pearl. Perlan is the name given to this project and is inspired by mother-of-pearl or nacreous clouds occasionally seen at high altitudes and high latitudes. The Mother-of-pearl or Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSC’s) are present in the northern hemisphere when wave outbreaks are ongoing. click here to see a photo of Polar Stratospheric Clouds. click here for a definition on Polar Stratospheric Clouds.