Byrd's Eighteenth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:finish |
1958
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Eighteenth Antarctic Expedition
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:U.S._Navy
|
| gptkbp:launched |
1956
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Operation Deep Freeze
Collection of meteorological data Establishment of the Little America station First use of helicopters in Antarctica Establishment_of_the_Antarctic_Research_Station International_cooperation_in_Antarctic_research Mapping_of_Antarctic_coastline |
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Scientific research
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| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Biology
Geology Glaciology Meteorology |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Collaboration with universities and research institutions
Promotion of scientific collaboration Publication of scientific papers Promotion of STEM education related to polar sciences Advancements in polar research techniques Development of polar science education initiatives Establishment of environmental protection policies Establishment of long-term research programs Formation of Antarctic treaties Improved weather forecasting models Increased media coverage of polar research Increased public funding for science Long-term environmental monitoring programs Establishment of research stations by other countries Research on climate change effects in polar regions Development of new technologies for extreme environments Enhanced international relations in scientific community Increased collaboration between nations in polar research Documentation_of_wildlife_in_Antarctica Educational_programs_about_Antarctica Establishment_of_Antarctic_research_networks Increased_funding_for_Antarctic_research Increased_number_of_expeditions_to_Antarctica Increased_understanding_of_Antarctic_environment Increased_awareness_of_Antarctic_conservation_issues Public_interest_in_Antarctic_exploration |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Scientific exploration
Military support |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:technology |
Aircraft
Radio communication Weather stations Snow vehicles |