Crew Photos – April 3rd
Astronomy Report – April 3rd
Name: Amanda Manget
Crew: 208
Date: 03-APR-2019
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Robotic Telescope Requested: MDRS-WF
Objects to be Imaged this Evening (if weather permits):
Submitted March 27th: Pinwheel (active 7/10 images taken)
Submitted April 1st: Crab Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula
Objects Already Imaged: Pinwheel with MDRS-14, Whirlpool Galaxy with MDRS-WF
Problems Encountered: High winds last night causing dome to stay closed. If weather permits, images will be taken tonight.
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: N/A
Problems Encountered: N/A
Journalist Report – April 3rd
[title Journalist Report – April 3rd]
Crew 208 Journalist Report
Date: April 3rd 2019
Author: Erika Rydberg
Making It Work On Mars
Today we had a number of successes in our experience and travels here on Mars. We successfully printed another 3D map, we were able to fix our non-functioning 3D printer, and Dean and myself had solid one-hour rides on our bicycle to charge the battery we’re using to power our 3D printer.
David, Amanda, and I had an awesome EVA out to check out an area north of the Hab, where the landscape is called Grey Moon. Did it look moon-like? Well we haven’t visited there yet ourselves, but it was surprising and the color description was accurate. We hoped to find fossils, but instead found only the breathtaking landscape in front of us, which was enough to satisfy us on our journey. The longer we stay, the more the landscape continues to be surprising, surreal, and varied.
A short report for today, but as usual we’re never quite sure what tomorrow will hold.
Sol Summary – April 3rd
Crew 208 Sol Summary Report 03-APR-2019
Sol: 6
Summary Title: Geology Rocks! (in sim)
Author’s name: Julielynn Wong
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary:
Crew 208 continued 3D printing in the Hab and worked on their research manuscripts.
Useful things to 3D print at MDRS:
Ice cube tray
ENG + HSO + GHO used the Curiosity and Spirit rovers during their EVA to search for fossils.
Crew XO + HSO tried out our Space VR goggles.
Crew XO + GHO each exercised for 1 hour to generate power for our bike-powered 3D printing study.
Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing in Hab and data collection for thoracentesis study in Science Dome. Plan to break sim on Sol 8.
Anomalies in work: None
Weather: Sunny
Crew Physical Status: Nominal
EVA: #5 to Grey Moon and Beige Moon
Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab, Journalist, EVA Report, EVA Request
Support Requested: None
Operations Report – April 2nd
Crew 208 Operations Report 02-APR-2019
SOL: 5
Name of person filing report: Amanda Manget
Non-nominal systems: Generator
Notes on non-nominal systems: Radiator hoses and alternator need replacement on the generator. A contractor has been arranged to make these repairs within a few days.
Generator (hours run): 14
Solar –SOC 81% @ 1530 (before David turned on generator for the night)
Diesel Reading – 46%
Propane Reading – 52%
Ethanol Free Gasoline – 2 gallons
Water (auxiliary tank) – 0 gallons (Note: Not in Use)
Water (static tank) – water before transfer: 96.81, water after: 214.37
Auxiliary to Static tank transfer – No
Gallons transferred: 0
Water in GreenHab – 208 gallons
Static to Loft Pump used – Yes
Water Meter: 0142368.7 gallons @ 18:12
Toilet tank emptied: No
Deimos rover used: No, not functional
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 85.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: 55.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: 85.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Notes on rovers:
ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3)
Reason for use:
Oil Added? No
ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gals
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: None
HabCar used and why, where? David delivered water using this car, then Dean and I transferred it into the tank.
CrewCar used and why, where? Not Used
General notes and comments: Nothing to report
Summary of internet: Nothing to report
Summary of suits and radios: EV suits normal, all batteries read > 12.5 volts
Summary of Hab operations: Checked SOC of electrical system as follows:
0730 SOC 100%, generator turned off by David
12:20 SOC 89%, generator off
15:30 SOC 81%, generator turned on by David
17:30 SOC 81%, generator on
18:50 SOC 81%, generator on
Summary of GreenHab operations: Nothing to report
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Nothing to report
Summary of RAMM operations: Nothing to report
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Cheers,
Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chief Medical Maker
Astronomy Report – April 2nd
Astronomy Report
Name: Amanda Manget
Crew: 208
Date: 02-APR-2019
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Robotic Telescope Requested: MDRS-WF
Objects to be Imaged this Evening (if weather permits):
Submitted March 27th: Pinwheel (active 7/10 images taken)
Submitted April 1st: Crab Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula
Objects Already Imaged: Pinwheel with MDRS-14, Whirlpool Galaxy with MDRS-WF
Problems Encountered: Could not identify whirlpool galaxy in the images, even after processing.
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: N/A
Problems Encountered: N/A
Cheers,
Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chief Medical Maker
Journalist Report – April 2nd
Crew 208 Journalist Report
Date: 2-April-2019
Author: Erika Rydberg
Where is Windy City? Mars!
We began today with some new and exciting food supplies and consumed some new food including: oatmeal, chocolate with almonds, and cheese crackers. We’ve been loving the variety of freeze dried supplies that we have, and love to eat not just fruit, but our broccoli florets as they are — freeze dried. Now onto our mission…
Today with the wind picking up, we cancelled one of our EAVs to continue to test our drone controllers. Amanda, Dean and David were able to go on an expedition and complete a 2nd day of testing as planned prior to the gusting wind. Around the Hab we perfected our 3D drone maps after some continued troubleshooting – it is my belief this will be our best map yet.
I, Crew Journalist, took a ride on the bicycle for one hour. We’re using our bicycle to test power generation to power our 3D printers. I envisioned being outside on a beautiful day with the sun shining down on Mars, while cycling away inside and generating sufficient power for our battery.
We’re finishing the day with some more testing of our thoracentesis trainer and some dinner of jambalaya another item from our new supplies. More to come tomorrow, on what will hopefully be a less windy day.
Cheers,
Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chief Medical Maker
GreenHab Report – April 2nd
Crew 208 GreenHab Report – 02-April-2019
GreenHab Officer: Erika Rydberg
Environmental control:
Ambient, door closed.
Shade cloth (80%) on
Average temperatures:
Average: 24.1 C
Low: 27.7
High: 22.6 C
Hours of supplemental light: 0
Daily water usage for crops: 4 gallons
Water in Blue Tank— 208 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 8:30 and 17:30
Changes to crops: Tomato plant is flowering. Basil is also flowering, I removed the flower buds to keep the basil growing.
Narrative: Cooler day in the Greenhab, the sage was delicious in a goulash-like rice and beans lunch.
Harvest: 5 g sage
Support/supplies needed: None
Cheers,
Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chief Medical Maker
Crew Photos – April 2nd
EVA Report – April 2nd
Crew 208 EVA Report 02-APR-2019
EVA #3
Author: Julielynn Wong
Purpose of EVA: Flight testing of traditional versus new drone controller
Start time: 1130
End time: 1330
Narrative: Crew 208 set up pylons to conduct a flight test in a square pattern (60 feet in length) at an altitude of 20 feet to compare the performance of a standard versus new controller. Surveys were completed. Open-ended feedback was also recorded.
Destination: Hab
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): n/a
Participants: Dean Jin (XO), Amanda Manget (ENG), David Kim (HSO)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: n/a
Mode of travel: Walking
EVA #3
Author: Julielynn Wong
Purpose of EVA: Flight testing of traditional versus new drone controller
Start time: 1430
End time: 1630
Narrative: Cancelled due to high winds
Destination: Hab
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): n/a
Participants: Julielynn Wong (COM), Dean Jin (XO), Erika Rydberg (GHO)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: n/a
Mode of travel: Walking
Cheers,
Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chief Medical Maker
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