British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:base gptkb:Cape_Adare
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Discovery
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:20
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:British_Antarctic_Expedition_1910-1913
gptkbp:goal exploration of Antarctica
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
gptkbp:landing_site 1901
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott
gptkbp:location gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:notable_event scientific research on geology
first to use motor sledges in Antarctica
discovery of the Ross Ice Shelf
establishment of scientific observations
first to collect Emperor penguin eggs
first to map parts of the Antarctic coastline
first to observe the Antarctic petrel
first to reach the Antarctic plateau
return of the expedition with valuable data
scientific research on biology
scientific research on meteorology
gptkbp:resulted_in increased interest in Antarctic exploration
influence on later explorers
contribution to climate science
improved navigation techniques in polar regions
scientific advancements in polar research
influence on public policy regarding polar regions
influence on historical narratives of exploration
influence on public interest in polar regions
influence on international Antarctic treaties
influence on educational programs about Antarctica
influence on scientific funding for polar research
influence on tourism in Antarctica
influence on the study of political science in polar regions
influence on scientific collaborations in polar research
influence on environmental policies regarding Antarctica
influence on the study of sociology in polar regions
influence on technological advancements for polar exploration
influence on the study of anthropology in polar regions
enhanced understanding of Antarctic ecosystems
establishment of future expeditions
increased mapping of Antarctic geography
influence on art inspired by polar landscapes
influence on conservation efforts in Antarctica
influence on cultural perceptions of Antarctica
influence on literature about exploration
influence on media coverage of polar expeditions
influence on the development of Antarctic law
influence on the study of biology in polar regions
influence on the study of ecology in polar regions
influence on the study of ethics in polar regions
influence on the study of geology in polar regions
influence on the study of glaciology
influence on the study of history in polar regions
influence on the study of oceanography in polar regions
influence on the study of environmental science in polar regions
influence on the establishment of research stations in Antarctica
influence on the understanding of climate change effects in polar regions
influence on the study of psychology in polar regions
influence on the study of meteorology in polar regions
influence on international cooperation in Antarctic research
influence on the study of philosophy in polar regions
gptkbp:significance pioneering Antarctic exploration
gptkbp:year 1904
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Scott
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5