Altitude illness
High altitude travel is not uncommon Photo: M. Woolridge
The advent of air travel in the Australian Antarctic programme, which facilitates travel to deep field sites, and to altitudes above 3000 metres poses additional risk of adaptation to this more stressful environment.
To prevent symptoms of altitude or acute mountain sickness and more serious complications, additional medical examination will be required.
Please consult the Polar Medical Unit for advice on AAD recommended preventative measures, education and potential treatment modalities depending on location and mode of planned travel in Antarctica.
