British North Greenland Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
health risks
isolation ice conditions logistical issues harsh weather |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
American_scientists
Danish_scientists |
| gptkbp:duration |
one year
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
scientific instruments
tents communication devices sledges |
| gptkbp:goal |
scientific research
|
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:London
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British North Greenland Expedition
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:John_M._Wordie
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future expeditions
inspiration for explorers enhanced international collaboration contribution_to_Arctic_research |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Greenland
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first ascent of the Greenland ice cap
|
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
20 members
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
scientific advancements
environmental awareness educational outreach public interest in polar regions cultural_exchange increased_understanding_of_Arctic_regions |
| gptkbp:powerOutput |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:publications |
scientific papers
expedition report |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
climate change
wildlife environmental conditions glacial movements |
| gptkbp:result |
mapping of the region
collection of geological samples study of archaeology study of glaciology study of biology study of meteorology |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
ship
airplane |
| gptkbp:year |
1952
|