Edited by Rachel Duncan 4th Edition ISBN 0-907649-91-2 London ...
Edited by Rachel Duncan 4th Edition ISBN 0-907649-91-2 London ...
Edited by Rachel Duncan 4th Edition ISBN 0-907649-91-2 London ...
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CONTENTS<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..........................................................................................<br />
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................<br />
1. THE POLAR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 6<br />
1.1 Definition of the polar regions ...........................................................................................<br />
1.2 Special aspects of the polar regions ...................................................................................<br />
1.3 Common climatic features .................................................................................................<br />
1.4 Climatic differences ...........................................................................................................<br />
2. PLANNING ......................................................................................................... 12<br />
2.1 Fact finding ........................................................................................................................<br />
2.2 Access, permits and paperwork..........................................................................................<br />
2.3 Equipment ..........................................................................................................................<br />
2.4 Communications, safety and backup..................................................................................<br />
2.5 Scientific projects...............................................................................................................<br />
2.6 Arctic communities, parks and reserves.............................................................................<br />
2.7 Humans and the Arctic.......................................................................................................<br />
2.8 Environmentally responsible expeditions ..........................................................................<br />
2.9 Environmental Impact Assessment ....................................................................................<br />
3. CAMPCRAFT, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ................................................ 19<br />
3.1 Campcraft...........................................................................................................................<br />
3.2 Tents ...................................................................................................................................<br />
3.3 Sleeping bags......................................................................................................................<br />
3.4 Footwear.............................................................................................................................<br />
3.5 Clothing..............................................................................................................................<br />
3.6 An expedition’s kit selection..............................................................................................<br />
4. FOOD AND COOKING ...................................................................................... 31<br />
4.1 Menu...................................................................................................................................<br />
4.2 Nutrition .............................................................................................................................<br />
4.3 Packaging ...........................................................................................................................<br />
4.4 Emergency rations..............................................................................................................<br />
4.5 Water intake .......................................................................................................................<br />
4.6 Stoves and fuel ...................................................................................................................<br />
4.7 Preparation and cooking.....................................................................................................<br />
4.8 Hygiene ..............................................................................................................................<br />
4.9 Case study ..........................................................................................................................<br />
5. TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL............................................................................. 39<br />
5.1 Air transport .......................................................................................................................<br />
5.2 Logistical considerations for air transport..........................................................................<br />
5.3 Snowmobile travel..............................................................................................................<br />
5.4 Small boat travel.................................................................................................................<br />
5.5 Kayaks................................................................................................................................<br />
5.6 Sledge-hauling....................................................................................................................<br />
5.7 Kites/sails ...........................................................................................................................
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