Byrd's Forty-Fifth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
gptkb:U.S._Navy Various universities |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 6 months
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| gptkbp:goal |
Scientific research
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Forty-Fifth Antarctic Expedition
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future scientists
Advancement of polar research techniques Promotion_of_international_cooperation_in_Antarctica Contribution_to_Antarctic_policy Influence_on_future_Antarctic_expeditions |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Establishment of research stations
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:John_W._McCulloch
gptkb:James_A._McCulloch gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd_Jr. gptkb:William_H._McMurdo gptkb:Paul_Siple |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Biology
Geology Glaciology Meteorology |
| gptkbp:result |
Collection of meteorological data
Geological samples collection Biological specimen collection Establishment of long-term research programs Study of ice cores Mapping_of_Antarctic_regions Increased_understanding_of_Antarctic_environment |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Scientific expedition
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States_government
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| gptkbp:training |
Little America V
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Aircraft
Snowmobiles Sled dogs |
| gptkbp:year |
1960
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