Byrd's Fiftieth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Isolation
Harsh environment Logistical difficulties |
| gptkbp:climate |
High winds
Extreme cold Blizzards |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
International scientists
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 6 months
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
Aircraft
Tents Snowmobiles |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:goal |
Scientific research
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Continuation_of_Byrd's_exploration_efforts
Part_of_the_International_Geophysical_Year |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Fiftieth Antarctic Expedition
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased international collaboration
Influence on environmental policies Advancement_of_polar_science Public_interest_in_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future expeditions
Contributions_to_Antarctic_research |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Geological surveys
Establishment of research stations Collection of meteorological data Biological surveys First use of helicopters in Antarctica Mapping of previously unexplored areas |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased_knowledge_of_Antarctic_environment
|
| gptkbp:participants |
Scientists
Explorers Support staff |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Biology
Geology Glaciology Meteorology Oceanography |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Data analysis
Field studies Sample collection |
| gptkbp:significance |
Last_expedition_led_by_Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States_government
|
| gptkbp:training |
Little America
|
| gptkbp:year |
1966
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1967
|