North Greenland expedition 1898-1902
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Alfred_Wegener
scientific community |
| gptkbp:challenges |
harsh weather conditions
health issues limited resources navigation challenges logistical difficulties |
| gptkbp:duration |
4 years
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
cameras
scientific instruments sledges dog teams |
| gptkbp:finaleDate |
1902
|
| gptkbp:funding |
government funding
|
| gptkbp:goal |
exploration_of_Greenland
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
North Greenland expedition 1898-1902
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
1898
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alfred_Wegener
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future expeditions
increased interest in polar research established protocols for scientific expeditions contributed to understanding of climate change |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Greenland
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
discovery of new species
first detailed maps of North Greenland study of ice caps interaction_with_Inuit_communities |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
mapping of the region
collection of scientific data study of climate and geology |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased collaboration among scientists
successful completion of objectives establishment of research methodologies enhanced_understanding_of_Arctic_regions |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
biology
geology meteorology glaciology |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
climate data
scientific publications biological specimens geological maps |
| gptkbp:significance |
contributed to polar research
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Danish_government
|
| gptkbp:teamAchievements |
explorers
scientists support staff Inuit_guides |
| gptkbp:type |
scientific expedition
|