Byrd's Forty-Eighth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one year
|
| gptkbp:finish |
1956
|
| gptkbp:funding |
private donations
federal grants |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Forty-Eighth Antarctic Expedition
|
| gptkbp:launched |
1955
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
educational programs
scientific publications inspiration for future expeditions influence on environmental policies increased funding for polar research advancements in survival techniques cultural impact on exploration narratives enhanced safety protocols for expeditions improved equipment for cold weather research public interest in polar research contribution_to_the_Antarctic_Treaty_System development_of_Antarctic_infrastructure influence_on_Antarctic_policy |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
biological research
geological surveys meteorological studies establishment of research stations mapping_of_the_Antarctic_region |
| gptkbp:outcome |
contributions to geology
enhanced international cooperation contributions to biology contributions to oceanography improved navigation charts advancements in weather forecasting contributions to climatology contributions to glaciology establishment of long-term research programs increased_knowledge_of_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Byrd's_Fourth_Antarctic_Expedition
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
explorers
scientists support staff |
| gptkbp:scope |
scientific research
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States_government
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Byrd's_Fifth_Antarctic_Expedition
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
aircraft
ships |