Triple
T22667407
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Richard T. Whitcomb |
E559826
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableConcept |
P201
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Whitcomb winglet
The Whitcomb winglet is an aerodynamic wingtip device designed to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency on aircraft, pioneered by NASA engineer Richard T. Whitcomb.
|
E1549104
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Whitcomb winglet | Statement: [Richard T. Whitcomb, notableConcept, Whitcomb winglet]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Whitcomb winglet Context triple: [Richard T. Whitcomb, notableConcept, Whitcomb winglet]
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A.
Fenestron
The Fenestron is a shrouded, multi-blade tail rotor system used on helicopters to enhance safety, reduce noise, and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
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B.
Helicopter Wing
Helicopter Wing is a specialized aviation unit of the Belgian Air Force responsible for operating and supporting the force’s helicopter fleet.
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C.
Bartlett Wing
Bartlett Wing is a gallery space within the Museum of International Folk Art that houses part of the museum’s collections and exhibitions.
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D.
Rutan Boomerang
The Rutan Boomerang is an unconventional asymmetric twin-engine light aircraft known for its distinctive off-center design that enhances safety and performance.
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E.
Safran Nacelles
Safran Nacelles is a leading aerospace company specializing in the design, integration, and support of aircraft engine nacelles and related propulsion systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Whitcomb winglet Triple: [Richard T. Whitcomb, notableConcept, Whitcomb winglet]
Generated description
The Whitcomb winglet is an aerodynamic wingtip device designed to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency on aircraft, pioneered by NASA engineer Richard T. Whitcomb.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Whitcomb winglet Target entity description: The Whitcomb winglet is an aerodynamic wingtip device designed to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency on aircraft, pioneered by NASA engineer Richard T. Whitcomb.
-
A.
Fenestron
The Fenestron is a shrouded, multi-blade tail rotor system used on helicopters to enhance safety, reduce noise, and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
-
B.
Helicopter Wing
Helicopter Wing is a specialized aviation unit of the Belgian Air Force responsible for operating and supporting the force’s helicopter fleet.
-
C.
Bartlett Wing
Bartlett Wing is a gallery space within the Museum of International Folk Art that houses part of the museum’s collections and exhibitions.
-
D.
Rutan Boomerang
The Rutan Boomerang is an unconventional asymmetric twin-engine light aircraft known for its distinctive off-center design that enhances safety and performance.
-
E.
Safran Nacelles
Safran Nacelles is a leading aerospace company specializing in the design, integration, and support of aircraft engine nacelles and related propulsion systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69e2454a158c819093b8e35f5045efb6 |
completed | April 17, 2026, 2:35 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69f1781ceca08190ba1309570e81c5af |
completed | April 29, 2026, 3:16 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_6a0b73e7aff48190a2357f66abe29938 |
completed | May 18, 2026, 8:17 p.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_6a0b7629d4448190bc7e2a1fc36f6d6e |
completed | May 18, 2026, 8:27 p.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_6a0b7680d4cc8190883974c65a0f53dd |
completed | May 18, 2026, 8:28 p.m. |
Created at: April 17, 2026, 3:09 p.m.