Crew Photos
Photos by P.J. Marcellino, Sionade Robinson, Simon Werner, Aga Pokrywka
PHOTO OF THE DAY:
Cmd. Robinson and XO Marcellino rehash strategies at Candor Chasma (Photo: Simon Werner)
Sol 05 Operations Report
Simon Werner
Crew 238 Crew Engineer
Crew 238 Operations Report 07-01-2022
SOL:5
Name of person filing report: Simon Werner
Non-nominal systems: Spacesuit 4
Notes on non-nominal systems: Battery low, 8.2V, taken out for recharging
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 149.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 81.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: No -> Outpost told to unplug
Curiosity rover used: yes
Hours: 160.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 99%
Currently charging: yes
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: unknown
Beginning charge: unknown
Ending charge: unknown
Currently charging: unknown
General notes and comments: none
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE:
Water (static tank): 394
Water (loft tank): 25 gallons, filled to 55 gallons
Water Meter: post pumping 01545126
Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: nominal
Summary of suits and radios:.
Spacesuit Nr. 4: Battery charging, test tomorrow
All other Spacesuits nominal and connected to the chargers.
One radio marked “do not use”, is now in the cabinet in the EVA room.
Please let me know if this is the right place.
All other radios nominal and connected to charger.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 12 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Yes
Harvest: no
Summary of Science Dome operations: none
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations:
Used for fixing Spacesuit Nr. 4 (battery taken out for re-charging,
test tomorrow)
Summary of any observatory issues: none
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Notice: Found a new computer mouse for the astronomy pc in the RAM
today – thanks a lot.
EVA #: 06
Author: P.J. Marcellino
Purpose of EVA: Pokrywka quickly sampled sound from micro-organism activity using an underground contact microphone, and survey/scouted the site for Mars-like characteristics, for filming purposes.
Start time: 15:30:00 MST
End time: 16:00:00 MST
Narrative: EVA started one hour later than expected but was sufficient to scout the location as per the original intention.
Destination: Kissing Camels Ridge (Centre)
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): between 518000 and 519000 by 4249000 and 4250000 UTM NAD27
Participants: ART Pokrywka (lead), HSO Turner
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road
Mode of travel: Opportunity
Sol 05 Crew Engineer Report
Simon Werner
Crew 238 Crew Engineer
Crew 238 Operations Report 07-01-2022
SOL:5
Name of person filing report: Simon Werner
Non-nominal systems: Spacesuit 4
Notes on non-nominal systems: Battery low, 8.2V, taken out for recharging
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 149.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 81.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: No -> Outpost told to unplug
Curiosity rover used: yes
Hours: 160.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 99%
Currently charging: yes
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: unknown
Beginning charge: unknown
Ending charge: unknown
Currently charging: unknown
General notes and comments: none
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE:
Water (static tank): 394
Water (loft tank): 25 gallons, filled to 55 gallons
Water Meter: post pumping 01545126
Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: nominal
Summary of suits and radios:.
Spacesuit Nr. 4: Battery charging, test tomorrow
All other Spacesuits nominal and connected to the chargers.
One radio marked “do not use”, is now in the cabinet in the EVA room.
Please let me know if this is the right place.
All other radios nominal and connected to charger.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 12 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Yes
Harvest: no
Summary of Science Dome operations: none
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations:
Used for fixing Spacesuit Nr. 4 (battery taken out for re-charging,
test tomorrow)
Summary of any observatory issues: none
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Notice: Found a new computer mouse for the astronomy pc in the RAM
today – thanks a lot.
Sol 05 Commander Report
Sionade Robinson
Crew 238 Commander
Crew 238 Sol Summary Report 07 Jan2022
Sol:5
Summary Title: Crossing the ocean means leaving the shore
Author’s name: Sionade Robinson
Mission Status: Ongoing
Sol Activity Summary: Group and individual research projects
continuing. Scheduling in review and adjustment. Great teamwork,
meals and mutual support. Construction of a tool needed for exercise.
Cleaning and maintenance chores. Two EVAs successfully completed.
Look Ahead Plan: Continuation of research activities into future
astronaut wellbeing. Two EVA requests to complete labyrinth walk
facilitated by crew mate Dr Sandor.
Anomalies in work: None.
Weather: Clear, sunny and warmer than expected. Adjustments necessary
to EVA clothing.
Crew Physical Status: Nominal. Two minor injuries assessed by HSO and
reported to Mission Support.
EVA: Morning EVA to Candor Chasma (Robinson, Marcellino and Werner)
afternoon EVA to Kissing Camels (Turner, Pokrywka). See reports.
Reports to be filed: Sol, Operations, two EVA Reports, Journalist and
HSO report.
Support Requested: Approval for two EVAs (detailed in EVA Request forms)
Crew 238 Operations Report 06-01-2022
SOL:4
Name of person filing report: Simon Werner
Non-nominal systems: 1 CO- Sensor, lower deck, replacement (Atila),
spacesuits, radio, see below.
Notes on non-nominal systems: Spacesuit’s issues/ radio battery, see below
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (taken today): 149.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 80.2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 97%
Currently charging: yes
Curiosity rover used: yes
Hours: 159.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 99%
Currently charging: yes
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: unknown
Beginning charge: unknown
Ending charge: unknown
Currently charging: unknown
General notes and comments: none
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE:
Water (static tank): 424
Water (loft tank): 30 gallons, filled to 55 gallons
Water Meter: post pumping 01544750
Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: nominal
Summary of suits and radios:.
Spacesuit Nr. 2:
Battery charged to 12.7V, unit back at HAB, switched on for ~1h,
normal airflow, plugged in for re-charge
Spacesuit Nr. 4: Still down, will remove battery tomorrow for charging
One charger seems to be broken, no LED on when connecting to power socket and spacesuit, tested with 3 suits.
All other Spacesuits are nominal and connected to the chargers.
Radio issues: Atila, issue with the one broken battery remains –>
replacement by Outpost possible?
All other radios are nominal and connected to the charger.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 12 gallons
Heater: On, T=82°F
Supplemental light: No(t) yet
Harvest: Yes, Tomatoes 0.65oz, Mint 0.35oz
Note: inner door handle was loose (screws) –> fixed
Summary of Science Dome operations: Aga investigated the rock samples
collected on our EVA today with the microscope in the middle.
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations:
Used for fixing Spacesuit Nr. 2 (battery installed, re-assembled unit)
Summary of any observatory issues: none
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Found a can of Quakers oats in the RAM this morning – thanks a lot.
Crew 238 EVA Report 06Jan2022
EVA #3
Author: Sionade Robinson
Purpose of EVA: Geographical sampling and ground vibration data
collection using an underground microphone.
Start time:12.47
End time: 15.30
Narrative: We completed our mission to collect geological samples from
the Special Region Rock samples and landscape features were
photographed, small rock samples collected and identified subsequently
at the Hab. Non vertebrate fossil identified. Vibration data to be
analysed.
Destination: Special Region
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): 518250 by 4656000 UTM NAD27
Participants: Engineer Werner, Commander Robinson, Artist Pokrywka
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Moon Walk Rd. to Cow Dung Rd.,
bearing North on Cow Dung past Gateway to Lith Rd. and entering
Special Region within Area C. Walking into Area C and toward Area B.
Mode of travel: Opportunity and Curiosity Rovers, by foot.
Crew 238 Sol Summary Report 06 Jan2022
Sol:4
Summary Title: A Long Day’s Journey into Night
Author’s name: Sionade Robinson
Mission Status: Ongoing
Sol Activity Summary: A busy day for Crew 238 with individual and group research projects underway including a briefing on fire fighting for Mars (and Earth); crew research comparing with latency generated messaging vs a new method to solve for latency, and an afternoon data
collecting EVA. We rounded off with a workshop on the wellbeing benefits of lavender (both ingested and inhaled). After dinner we’ll be continuing with a briefing to prepare for further group exercises.
Look Ahead Plan: Continuation of research activities including two EVA requests for tomorrow subject to approval by Mission Support.
Anomalies in work: None.
Weather: Sunny and warmer than expected on the EVA
Crew Physical Status: Nominal
EVA: A long and successful EVA to Special Region for Robinson, Werner
and Pokrywka. Left at 12.47 and returned at 15.30.
Reports to be filed: Sol, Operations, EVA Report and Journalist report.
Support Requested: Mission Support – having searched our equipment we believe we left an important instrument in Crew Transportation. It looks like a hoe. We would be grateful if it could be located and arrangements made for its return.
Crew 238 05Jan2022_7_Photo of the Day
Crew 238 Journalist Report 05Jan2022
Submitted by Sionade Robinson, Commander, Crew 238.
A serene day of planning, research, and gardening in the Greenhab draws to an end with the shared preparation of our evening meal. I’m looking forward to it. We have had a small harvest.
It seems curious to me that many anticipations of life on Mars
emphasise its potential for strangeness, danger, and deprivation. I suppose this is because for more than a hundred years, explorers have peppered their ripping yarns with accounts of peril, cold, hunger, and if they really wanted to hit the top of the bestseller charts, an imminent and grisly death.
But there’s another perspective, that’s surely much more relevant to the potential of humanity to become, one day, an interplanetary species. It focuses on the positive aspects of life in an extreme and unusual environment, because for many a visit to such a place is a cherished and important part of their life, an impetus to growth, for deepening personal resources and relationships, and always to be remembered with pride and enjoyment.
Decades of research show the return rate of those who have had such experiences to polar regions, to space, and, for that matter, to the MDRS, is high. The disappointment among those who are frustrated in their desire to go back can be profound.
Entering a novel and engrossing situation, such as an analogue Martian habitat calls to something deep inside many people. Human beings are ‘‘active organisms that seek challenges and engage in activities for their own sake’’ and people who choose to go into such experiences are those who like challenges, learning, and, frankly, proximity to other human beings in confined spaces.
Our XO (and Crew Journo) PJ Marcellino embodies these valuable qualities. His energy effervesces, his project management skills abound, and the headache of scheduling our ambitious and overlapping research plans has yet to make a dent in his good humor. We hope! (Seriously, how much patience can one person have?).
But far beyond the capacity for organization, the outcome of our work on the wellbeing of future space-farers will depend on our shared and individual storytelling, and in this area, PJ is a master. We are each underway, in our own way. He will shape our impact.
One further positive outcome of experiences in extreme environments is that members of crews often come back with a less superficial set of values, more tolerance and affection toward other people, and higher self-confidence (Suedfeld 1998). I have a feeling that’ll be something, thanks to PJ’s success in both his roles, each of us will also be able to claim too.
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