• Once exposed to high altitude the watery part of our blood (plasma) decreases to increase the density of the red blood cells thus making our blood thicker and harder for the heart to pump. (alanarnette.com)
  • With the availability of easy transportation into the mountains, not just for climbing but also for skiing and other forms of recreation, thousands are exposed to high altitude each year. (medscape.com)
  • Changes of the equilibrium-line altitude (ELA) since the end of the Little Ice Age (LIA) in eastern Nepal have been studied using glacier inventory data. (bris.ac.uk)
  • In the past 20 years, temperatures above 4,000 meters (13,120 feet) have warmed 75 percent faster than at altitudes below 2,000 meters (6,560 feet). (rutgers.edu)
  • The pilot reached an altitude of 3,000 meters in only four minutes and 22 seconds, beating the previous record by one minute and 10 seconds. (greencarcongress.com)
  • Average speed of surface ice, computed using a series of vertical aerial photographs dating back to 2001, ranged from 2.2 to 21.8 meters per year. (usgs.gov)
  • Anderson, C. M., Samuelson, R. E., Bjoraker, G. L. & Achterberg, R. K. Particle size and abundance of HC3N ice in Titan's lower stratosphere at high northern latitudes. (nature.com)
  • The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is a defence service training and research establishment of the Indian Army. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1948, the Indian Army established a ski school in Gulmarg that later became the High Altitude Warfare School, which specialises in snow-craft and winter warfare. (wikipedia.org)
  • The birth of High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of Indian Army in 1948 can be directly attributed to the loss of Gilgit-Baltistan in the Siege of Skardu to Pakistan in 1947-1948 Indo-Pakistani War. (wikipedia.org)
  • The two courses train personnel in High Altitude warfare, counter intelligence and survival skills. (wikipedia.org)
  • Army personnel deployed to the Siachen Glacier and to other high altitude forward posts on the Himalayan borders go through the courses. (wikipedia.org)
  • HAWS is the nodal instructional facility for specialised training and dissemination of approved doctrines in mountain, high altitude and snow warfare. (wikipedia.org)
  • This high altitude chocolate fudge cake is tender, moist and dense, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of espresso. (curlygirlkitchen.com)
  • While similar to my best high altitude chocolate cake , this fudge cake is a bit more dense and rich, so quick and easy to make with no mixer needed, and sure to please all the chocolate lovers in your life. (curlygirlkitchen.com)
  • I'm always hesitant to bake certain batters not intended for bundt pans at high altitude since they have a higher likelihood of collapsing in such a deep pan, but hey, you can always try it out! (highaltitudebakes.com)
  • Global warming is occurring at an accelerated pace in many high-altitude regions around the world and among the consequences could be water shortages, according to a new study co-authored by Rutgers climate scientist Jim Miller. (rutgers.edu)
  • Some conditions are not specifically addressed here, such as high altitude, atmospheric pressure, or forest fire fighting. (ccohs.ca)
  • Firstly, it is on an island a long way from any continental sources of CO₂, and the observatory is at high altitude, well above the inversion layer (which would stifle mixing of locally produced CO₂). (stackexchange.com)
  • Whether you seek a nostalgic hour of ice skating, an exhilarating round of snow tubing, or some high-octane time at a snowboard terrain park, five-acre Alpine Hills has you covered. (enjoyillinois.com)
  • At high altitudes on the Greenland Ice Sheet and in central Antarctica, ice crystals form in the cold air during clear periods and slowly settle out as fine "diamond dust. (britannica.com)
  • Ice and snow are entirely unknown except in the high altitudes, and hail is rare and phenomenal. (catholic.org)
  • It's important to note that this isn't the oldest hominin occupation of these high-altitude habitats. (sciencealert.com)
  • This makes Fincha Habera the world's oldest known high-altitude human residential site - a record not to be sniffed at. (sciencealert.com)
  • The pioneer species observed are high-altitude specialists adapted to constantly cold environments, but not specifically ice-related. (nih.gov)
  • High-altitude illness may result from short-term exposures to altitudes in excess of 2000 m (6560 ft). (medscape.com)
  • High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are the most ominous of these symptoms, whereas acute mountain sickness (AMS), retinal hemorrhages, and peripheral edema are milder forms of the disease. (medscape.com)
  • The rate of ascent, the altitude attained, the amount of physical activity at high altitude, and individual susceptibility are contributing factors to the incidence and severity of high-altitude illness. (medscape.com)
  • Despite the obvious dangers inherent in climbing and the altitude-related illness experienced by nearly all who spend significant time in the mountains, people continue to seek the remoteness and pleasures of high places. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, the change in BP at high altitude is the basic cause of decrease in the amount of O 2 leading to hypobaric hypoxia (HH). (medscape.com)
  • day trips to high altitude with return to low altitude are much less physiologically stressful. (medscape.com)
  • Within 30 days before the trip, it is useful to have a high-altitude exposure at more than 2750 m (9000 ft) for at least 2 nights. (medscape.com)
  • Cold environments are today limited to the areas that do not receive a lot of sunlight or are situated at high altitude, however, previously in the planet's history there have been times when the Earth has been covered by ice all the way to the equator (such as during "Snowball Earth", more than 600 million years ago). (lu.se)
  • Views from Zermatt's cable cars are all remarkable, but the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is the icing on the cake. (lonelyplanet.com)
  • What's the Difference Between a Glacier and an Ice Floe? (britannica.com)
  • Winter snow accumulation and summer snow and ice ablation were measured at South Cascade Glacier, Washington, to estimate glacier mass-balance quantities for balance year 2003. (usgs.gov)
  • Altitude sickness affects many visitors every year. (nps.gov)
  • The only cure for altitude sickness is to go down to a lower altitude. (nps.gov)
  • Inadequate acclimatization may lead to altitude illness at 2438.4 m (8000 ft) or higher, and sometimes even at lower altitude. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Susceptibility and resistance to altitude illness are genetic traits, and no simple screening tests are available to predict risk. (medscape.com)
  • Thus, this ice sheet, in contrast to the Antarctic Ice Sheet, is confined along most of its margin. (britannica.com)
  • The rate of precipitation on the Antarctic Ice Sheet is so low that it may be called a cold desert . (britannica.com)
  • A large cloud was observed 3 for the first time above Titan's southern pole in May 2012, at an altitude of 300 kilometres. (nature.com)
  • Greenland is mostly covered by this single large ice sheet (1,730,000 square kilometres), while isolated glaciers and small ice caps totaling between 76,000 and 100,000 square kilometres occur around the periphery . (britannica.com)
  • The ice sheet is almost 2,400 kilometres long in a north-south direction, and its greatest width is 1,100 kilometres at a latitude of 77° N, near its northern margin. (britannica.com)
  • The presence of HCN particles at this altitude, together with temperature determinations from mid-infrared observations, indicate a dramatic cooling of Titan's atmosphere inside the winter polar vortex in early 2012. (nature.com)
  • Here and there, alpine plants grow at altitudes much lower than would be expected on the basis of temperature alone. (teara.govt.nz)
  • Globally, the team of researchers found that as altitude rises, the rate of temperature change often accelerates. (rutgers.edu)
  • Higher still, some of the rock is hidden beneath snow and ice. (teara.govt.nz)
  • Miller explained that the snow line on a mountain, rather than specific altitude, is what matters in the rate of warming. (rutgers.edu)
  • Here we report that this cloud is composed of micrometre-sized particles of frozen hydrogen cyanide (HCN ice). (nature.com)
  • Her basic idea when founding Altitude Meetings was that more problems in the world would be solved if only the right people could meet and talk to each other. (lu.se)
  • The action-oriented project is led by IKF (Internationella Kvinnoförening - The International Women's Association) in partnership with Altitude Meetings, the City of Malmö (Näringslivskontoret) and SKJCE (Ester Barinaga). (lu.se)
  • In alpine areas with complex topography and a large altitude range, the usual precipitation data from satellite remote sensing and general circulation models (GCMs) with low spatial resolution do not reveal the varied precipitation distribution features. (iwaponline.com)
  • The ice margin just reaches the sea, however, in a region of irregular topography in the area of Melville Bay southeast of Thule. (britannica.com)
  • The limited number of climate records from Nepal, and analyses using a simple ELA-climate model, suggest that the higher rate of the ΔELA between 1959 and 1992 is a result of increased warming that occurred after the 1970s at higher altitudes in Nepal. (bris.ac.uk)
  • In other seasons, the convergent Tibetan Plateau monsoon causes the water vapor move to the Qilian Mountains, and the enhanced uplifting by the mountain produces greater precipitation with altitude, forming the AMP at the higher areas. (iwaponline.com)
  • By climbing higher than the previous day then returning to a lower altitude, your body creates these red blood cells. (alanarnette.com)
  • After all, the low oxygen levels and unpredictable temperatures would make someone think twice before setting up camp at altitudes higher than 4,000 metres (13,000 feet). (sciencealert.com)
  • therefore, acclimatizing for a few days at 2438.4- 2743.2 m (8000-9000 ft) before proceeding to a higher altitude is recommended. (medscape.com)
  • When above 2750 m (9000 ft) is reached, move the sleeping altitude no higher than 500 m (1600 ft) per day. (medscape.com)
  • Once the sun reaches an altitude above 25°, a lower sunvex arc becomes visible. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • Formed by Parry-oriented ice crystals with nearly horizontal long axes, these halos exhibit unique characteristics that distinguish them from other atmospheric optics phenomena. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • With increasing altitude, a tree's ability to harden decreases. (teara.govt.nz)
  • Investigation of the altitude of maximum precipitation (AMP) and the factors that determine this height supports the understanding of vertical precipitation distribution in mountains. (iwaponline.com)
  • At altitude, the C-5 transporting the Global Precipitation Measurement satellite is cold. (nasa.gov)
  • The major problem here is that the CO₂ measurements that Beck provides are not measurements of background CO₂ concentrations, but measurements taken generally at low altitude, near to local CO₂ sources which mean the readings are not representative of the well mixed background levels of CO₂. (stackexchange.com)
  • and basal conditions determine how fast ice flows. (researchgate.net)
  • But around the poles are thick ice sheets, and in other places hot magma flows up from the Earth's inner core. (lu.se)
  • The ice sheet on most of Antarctica is typically 7000 to 10000 feet above sea level. (straightdope.com)
  • The Greenland Ice Sheet, though subcontinental in size, is huge compared with other glaciers in the world except that of Antarctica . (britannica.com)
  • In all other situations, if power cuts are a chronic problem, alternative solutions such as ice-lined appliances fitted with voltage stabilizers and photovoltaic equipment, should be considered. (who.int)
  • I know some people who have used them for a few weeks before leaving for Everest and other climbs with success but remember that acclimatization only last a few weeks and your body will naturally adjust to the current altitude very quickly. (alanarnette.com)
  • The ice surface reaches its greatest altitude on two north-south elongated domes, or ridges. (britannica.com)
  • These rare halos are formed by column-shaped ice crystals with nearly horizontal long axes, which further align themselves in a unique Parry orientation. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • The formation of Parry arcs is intricately linked to the orientation of the ice crystals. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • To accurately identify Parry arcs and distinguish them from other halos caused by pyramidal crystals or Lowitz arcs, it is essential to anticipate their appearance at the sun's actual altitude. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • By studying Parry arcs, researchers gain valuable insights into the behavior of ice crystals in the atmosphere and the intricate interplay between light and matter. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • To see this rare halo, anticipate its appearance at the sun's actual altitude - distinguish also between it and halos from pyramidal crystals or even Lowitz arcs. (atoptics.co.uk)
  • Large outlet glaciers, which are restricted tongues of the ice sheet, move through bordering valleys around the periphery of Greenland to calve off into the ocean , producing the numerous icebergs that sometimes penetrate North Atlantic shipping lanes. (britannica.com)
  • The annual AMP may be roughly equal to seven-eighths of the altitude of the mountain top on the north flank of the Qilian Mountains. (iwaponline.com)
  • We believe that the primary factor affecting the concentration of PAHs and PCB52 in the region is the difference in local human activity inputs from various altitudes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Land surface altitude: 1,752.07 feet above NAVD88. (usgs.gov)
  • ice is off - ver tical surface clutter that mask s weak ice -b ed echoes. (researchgate.net)
  • The mean altitude of the ice surface is 2,135 metres. (britannica.com)
  • Altitude Sports' Marketplace offers you a larger selection of sought-after products from curated brands. (altitude-sports.com)
  • After waking up from my exhausted sleep that passed the first five hours, my feet were blocks of ice from the draft along the floor. (nasa.gov)
  • Altitude can also aggravate pre-existing conditions like heart and lung disease. (nps.gov)
  • We attributed this characteristic to the influence of pollutants physicochemical properties, altitude effect, long-range transport (LRT), and local environmental conditions. (bvsalud.org)
  • Figure 1: Identification of HCN ice in VIMS observations. (nature.com)
  • My first thought is that it would be a predominantly North/South route that splits Alaska/Siberia and continued over the polar ice cap. (straightdope.com)
  • As noted earlier, risk is largely influenced by the altitude, rate of ascent, and exertion. (medscape.com)
  • The magnitude of hypoxic stress depends on altitude, rate of ascent, and duration of exposure. (medscape.com)
  • You cannot do much to acclimatize at low altitudes other than by putting in the training time before you arrive at base camp which will enable you to adjust as well your body allows to the changing oxygen density. (alanarnette.com)
  • Once at base camp, 17,500′, the altitude prevents building and your body actually begins to deteriorate regardless of your activity. (alanarnette.com)
  • The deal with Bosch comes two days after Droneshield announced a partnership with Altitude Angel. (hstoday.us)
  • lowest great circle constant altitude flight? (straightdope.com)
  • The C5 was originally supposed to be refueled in the air, en route, making the flight about 15 hours long from Andrews on the U.S. East Coast to Kitakyushu, Japan. (nasa.gov)
  • Toby Potter, Altitude Angel, Vice President Sales, said the drone industry is hungry for solutions enabling it to be taken into the mainstream, which demonstrate how drones can be managed safely, especially in and around areas where misuse could cause disruption. (hstoday.us)