Statements (200)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operations
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:33
over 30 |
| gptkbp:challenges |
harsh weather conditions
ice conditions remote location logistical constraints |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Task_Force_68 international cooperation the Antarctic summer |
| gptkbp:controversy |
conspiracy theories
speculations about Nazi bases speculations about UFOs |
| gptkbp:duration |
8 months
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:Operation_Windmill
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Deep_Freeze
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased interest in Antarctic exploration
increased interest in Antarctica |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Highjump
|
| gptkbp:included |
gptkb:Operation_Highjump_Task_Force
gptkb:scientific_research aerial reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:inspired |
various documentaries
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
scientific advancements
geopolitical interests World War II experiences |
| gptkbp:involved |
logistical challenges
13 ships 47 aircraft large naval force 4,700 men |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
|
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:snowboarding gptkb:scientific_instruments weather stations helicopters research vessels icebreakers aircraft carriers seaplanes transport ships |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:historians
academic papers government reports military strategists |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
lack of transparency
due to conspiracy theories |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:academic_journals gptkb:United_States_government gptkb:Archives military historians photographic surveys official Navy films |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:budget
gptkb:United_States_government |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
geopolitical discussions
Antarctic Treaty discussions shaping Antarctic policy |
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:civil_aviation
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Admiral_Richard_E._Byrd
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased military presence in Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for future research
contribution to Cold War strategy influence on Antarctic policy |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
influence on future expeditions
use of advanced technology documentation of findings cultural references in media legacy in military history logistical challenges faced discovery of new land collaboration with other nations impact on scientific community establishment of scientific bases influence on environmental policies public interest and media coverage development of survival techniques first use of helicopters in Antarctica contribution to international cooperation in science contribution to global scientific knowledge training for extreme conditions impact on U. S. military strategy first aerial photography of Antarctica increased military presence in Antarctica mapping of Antarctic coastline influence on public perception of Antarctica development of Antarctic infrastructure establishment of long-term research goals establishment of the U. S. Antarctic Program evaluation of Antarctic resources exploration of the Antarctic coastline harsh weather conditions encountered impact on climate research influence on Antarctic treaties influence on future Antarctic policy influence on polar research methodologies interaction with existing research stations involvement of international personnel involvement of the Navy and Marines mapping of the Antarctic interior return of personnel to the U. S. scientific discoveries made testing of new equipment establishment of protocols for Antarctic operations |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its scientific contributions
its scale its aerial photography its aerial surveys |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:13
|
| gptkbp:number_of_employees |
over 4,700
|
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Deep_Freeze
gptkb:Operation_Windmill gptkb:Task_Force_68 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:military_training
gptkb:scientific_research successful completion extensive mapping of Antarctica |
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:sports_equipment
train personnel establish a research base |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Operation_Iceberg
gptkb:Antarctic_Treaty gptkb:Operation_Highjump_II |
| gptkbp:reported_by |
newspapers
military history books military newsletters various military reports |
| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:collaboration
data collection climate change studies environmental monitoring geospatial analysis research findings scientific advancements research publications geological surveys polar research scientific expeditions marine biology studies hydrology studies oceanographic studies glaciology studies meteorological studies remote sensing studies topographic mapping atmospheric studies seismic studies knowledge dissemination wildlife studies biological studies ice core sampling ecosystem studies photographic surveys paleoclimatology studies sedimentology studies geophysical studies geochemical studies ice thickness measurements permafrost studies glacial movement studies climatology studies glacial geology studies magnetic surveys radiological studies mapping of Antarctica biogeochemistry studies ice sheet dynamics studies subglacial lake studies |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:military_training
scientific studies geographical mapping |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
extensive mapping of Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Cold War military strategy
Cold War context largest Antarctic expedition |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Deep_Freeze
|
| gptkbp:utilized |
aircraft carriers
|
| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
scientific expeditions
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:U._S._Antarctic_Program
Cold War operations U. S. military strategy post-World War II military operations U. S. Navy history. |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:scientific_community
international agreements logistical support units |
| gptkbp:year |
1946
1947 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Nanook
gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd gptkb:Lakehurst_Naval_Air_Station gptkb:Byrd_Organization |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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