The Institute for Advanced Physical Research is one of the most respected research centres in the world and has published numerous ground-breaking papers. Many of its studies have had particular relevance to the sport of orienteering.
Professors Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes have built up a world-leading reputation for technical studies in a diverse range of fields that have an impact on orienteering. Amongst their most significant papers are:
- 'Predictions of future magnetic field reversals', Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes, IAPR, London, April 1996.
- 'Scandinavian Orienteering Dominance Explained', Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes, IAPR, London, April 1998.
- 'Breakthrough in real-time tracking of orienteers', Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes, IAPR, London, April 1999.
- 'Y2K problems hit orienteering age groups', Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes, IAPR, London, December 1999.
- 'Orienteering Development in Hertfordshire', Howard Orchard and Alberto Ximenes, IAPR, London, April 2004.
- 'Global Warming and the Earth's Magnetic Field', Howard Orchard, Alberto Ximenes and Colm O'Neary, IAPR, London, April 2006.
