British Graham Land Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Graham_Land
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| gptkbp:debut_year |
1934
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| gptkbp:goal |
exploration of Graham Land
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Graham Land Expedition
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:John_Rymill
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
study of marine biology
discovery of new islands study of biodiversity study of glaciology collection of meteorological data establishment of a base camp publication of expedition reports scientific research on geology study of ecological interactions study of atmospheric conditions study of geological formations study of historical climate data study of mineral resources study of ocean currents interaction with indigenous wildlife study of environmental policies study of fossil records study of sustainable practices documentation of ice conditions collection of rock samples study of climate change indicators study of the importance of preserving Antarctic heritage establishment of scientific protocols for future research biological studies in Antarctica collaboration with other international expeditions contribution to Antarctic cartography first ascent of Mount Hope first ascent of Mount Rymill first to use aircraft in Antarctic exploration influence on Antarctic policy and governance influence on future Antarctic expeditions involvement in the International Geophysical Year mapping of the Antarctic Peninsula photographic documentation of the region study of conservation needs study of human impact on the environment study of international cooperation in science study of sea ice dynamics study of terrestrial biology study of the future of Antarctic research study of the history of exploration study of the impact of science on society study of the legacy of exploration study of the role of education in science study of the role of science in policy making study of the role of technology in exploration training of future Antarctic explorers study of the role of media in science communication study of the impact of climate change on polar regions study of the importance of public engagement in science contribution to the understanding of Antarctic ecosystems |
| gptkbp:production_years |
1937
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Palmer_Land
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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