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Altitude.org: A High Altitude Resource


ALTITUDE INFORMATION
A Gamow bag in use in Bolivia, 2003, as part of equipment trials during the Apex 2 expedition Find out exactly how much less oxygen there is in the atmosphere at any altitude by visiting our interactive altitude graph. Or learn about how the body acclimatises to high altitude, or about the different forms of altitude sickness and why some athletes undertake altitude training.

THE INTERNATIONAL HAPE DATABASE
An x-ray film of a chest showing pulmonary oedema as a result of HAPE Altitude.org hosts the International HAPE Database, a database of previous HAPE sufferers worldwide who might consider participating in future research studies.

Have you, or someone you know, ever suffered from HAPE (high altitude pulmonary oedema)? If so, please visit the HAPE Database today to find out more, or click to register.


FACT OF THE WEEK
Antarctica. This image was actually taken at the Matrix field camp on the Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica. 4093m: Dome A, Antarctica. Dome A is likely one of the coldest places on the planet, with temperatures possibly reaching below a remarkable -90°C. It is also the highest ice feature in Antarctica.

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CALCULATORS
Interactive altitude calculators Altitude.org has a number of fun interactive calculators which explain the effects of ascent to high altitude on your body. There are online models for the general public as well as physicians.

Explore the interactive calculators on this site.



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