Byrd's Eighth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
gptkb:U.S._military International scientific community |
| gptkbp:communicationEquipment |
Telegraph
Satellite communication Radio equipment |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Biological samples
Geological samples Ice core samples Weather data collection |
| gptkbp:duration |
2 years
|
| gptkbp:finish |
1958
|
| gptkbp:funding |
Federal funding
Private donations Corporate sponsorship |
| gptkbp:goal |
Scientific research
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Eighth Antarctic Expedition
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Scientific advancements
Environmental awareness Cultural_significance_of_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:launched |
1956
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future expeditions
Promotion of scientific cooperation Increased_interest_in_Antarctic_research Contribution_to_international_treaties_on_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Operation Deep Freeze
Establishment of permanent bases Mapping of Antarctica First use of helicopters in Antarctica Establishment_of_the_Antarctic_Research_Station |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Improved navigation techniques
Enhanced survival techniques in extreme conditions Development_of_Antarctic_policy_frameworks Increased_knowledge_of_Antarctic_environment |
| gptkbp:participants |
Military personnel
Scientists Support staff |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Biology
Geology Glaciology Meteorology |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Scientific
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States_government
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Byrd's_Ninth_Antarctic_Expedition
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Aircraft
Ships Tractors Snowmobiles |