Byrd's Sixteenth Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
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| gptkbp:duration |
1956 to 1960
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:U.S._Navy
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| gptkbp:goal |
Scientific research
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Byrd's Sixteenth Antarctic Expedition
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future explorers
Promotion of international scientific cooperation Establishment of research protocols Increased funding for polar research Advancement of polar research techniques Development of Antarctic logistics Enhancement of survival techniques in extreme conditions Promotion_of_environmental_awareness_regarding_Antarctica Contribution_to_Antarctic_treaty_discussions Influence_on_future_Antarctic_expeditions Public_interest_in_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Establishment_of_the_Antarctic_research_station
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| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
gptkb:Charles_A._Lindbergh gptkb:Paul_Siple |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Establishment of permanent research stations
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| gptkbp:participants |
Scientists and explorers
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| gptkbp:researchContribution |
Environmental monitoring
Geological surveys Meteorological observations Oceanographic studies Climate data collection Ice core sampling Biological sampling Study of Antarctic wildlife Research_on_Antarctic_ecosystems Glacial_movement_studies Mapping_of_Antarctic_coastline |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Biology
Geology Glaciology Meteorology |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Increased_knowledge_of_Antarctic_geography
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Operation Deep Freeze
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:United_States_government
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Aircraft
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| gptkbp:year |
1960
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