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Mountains in the Transantarctics near the Beardmore Glacier.
Mountains in the Transantarctics near the Beardmore Glacier.

 

The base of the Canada Glacier near Lake Hoare in the Transantarctic Mountains.
The base of the Canada Glacier near Lake Hoare in the Transantarctic Mountains.

Altitude in Antarctica

Welcome to the online Altitude in Antarctica course.  This course is designed to help you gain awareness regarding our body’s reactions and adaptations to high altitude.

Our first concern is for the safety of each individual who deploys. Our experience in the deep field has taught us that high altitude combined with the harsh Antarctic environment can create life-threatening situations.

We hope this presentation increases your awareness of altitude complications long before you deploy to the ice.

Contact:
Raytheon Polar Services
deploy@usap.gov

  1. Read the Welcome Letter
  2. View the Slide Presentation (PDF 1.22 MB)
  3. Take the Quiz

Printable Version of Welcome Letter, Slide Presentation, and Quiz (PDF 108 KB)

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