Resources for expeditions
Expedition Handbook
The Expedition Handbook is full of practical information and advice for anyone planning field research or expeditions.
Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
The Oxford Handbook of Expeditions and Wilderness Medicine is a complete guide to expedition medicine, and gives practical advice for use in remote environments.
Expedition planning podcasts
Our podcast series introduces expedition planning and shares insights into how to get involved in the worlds of exploration and field research.
Global Polar and Altitude Metabolic Research Registry
Field centres database
GIS manual for expeditions
GISci can be an invaluable tool within field research. This manual provides details of fieldwork techniques, from compass surveying to GPS locating, helping you to make use of GISci within your research.
Health and safety survey of expeditions
RGS Expedition Medicine Manual
British Standard BS 8848
Past field research programmes
Logistics of extreme environments
