Crew Photos – April 14th
EVA Report – April 14th
EVA Report
EVA #9 – 14Apr2018 – Sol 6
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives:
To explore the Kissing Camel Ridge – West region. Conducted
reconnaissance and survey mission of the geology and communications capability with primary habitat. Continued the mission to explore Zubrin’s Head.
Operations:
0800-1100
Narrative:
Two person EVA to explore a new site and further explore one already seen. Going over sites we’ve already been to always reveals something new and exciting.
Vehicles
Blue ATVs #1 and #3
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EVA Report
EVA #10 – 14Apr2018 – Sol 6
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Andreea Radulescu, Victoria Varone
Objectives:
– Explore Road 1104 and the surrounding area
– Hab skirt removal upon return
Operations:
1500 – 1800
Narrative:
Three person team explored the road and stopped several times to explore the interesting structures. Some of the hiking was difficult which assisted in the fogging study.
Vehicles
Red ATV, Blue ATV #2, Curiosity Rover
Journalist Report – April 14th
Tomorrow we burn the dead horse…
In Navy tradition when a sailor was hired for a cruise the captain would pay him half of his wages upfront and tell him to go mind his p’s and q’s…. minding his p’s and q’s meant that he should pay his bar tab for his pints and his quarts.
As today is the start of our approximate midway point…tomorrow we are working for ” pay ” as opposed to worling for free…;*) We celebrate with festivities. In old days they would burn a wooden horse as a gesture of half way complete.
Today we had a great breakfast followed by exploration EVAs which further the science we continue to work. (Studies about weight loss, fogging and muscle loss)
The afternoon EVA had a 3 person party come across a cow in the road. The commander…in the face of a forced vegetarian life style… was caught salivating over the meat…but alas the cow moved on along with his hopes of a T-bone steak.
We had a terrific meal of spaghetti and each shared a tequila story…you all know you have one…;*).
The crew never went through the forming or storming stages since we are well versed and acquainted….we jumped right into norming and quicky progressed into PERFORMING. This well oiled machine is going to take a half day safety stand down and eat Chocolate and banana pancakes…then do a little medical training and then wrap up with a short ATV tow exercise. Shouls be back in the house at 3 pm and do a MOVIE night….Doc is going to try to pop dehydrated corn for popcorn….;*)
Warm Regards,
Joseph Dituri, PhD(c)
CDR, U.S. Navy Diving Officer (ret)
Director – IBUM
Sol Summary – April 14th
Crew 192 Sol Summary Report 14Apr2018
Sol 6
Summary Title: Here Comes the Sun
Author: Victoria Varone
Mission Status: The crew is now halfway through their mission! We were very excited to get back to EVAs after the last 2-3 days of strong winds and cold temperatures.
Sol Activity Summary: Today consisted of two really great EVAs for Crew 192. The weather started off cool and sunny and gradually became warmer, remaining clear and beautiful all day.
At the end of the second EVA, we started work on a hab repair request to remove the skirting from all the way around the hab. Some of it has been removed and the rest will be worked on during our second week in sim.
We ended up the day with an Italian meal of pasta and salad. Ciao bella!
Look Ahead Plan: Some stargazing at night (we’ll be using some red astronomy lights for night vision), a half-day’s break tomorrow plus a medical simulation EVA, some more planning for hab repairs and EVAs for next week.
Anomalies in Work: None
Weather: Warm and sunny.
Crew Physical Status: All crew are physically healthy and safe.
EVA: See EVA Report.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary Report, GreenHab Report, EVA Report, EVA Request Journalist Report, Photo Report
Support Requested: See Operations Report
Maintenance request: See Operations Report
Operations Report – April 14th
Crew 192 Operations Report 12Apr2018
SOL 6
Name of person filing report: Victoria Varone
Non-nominal systems: Internet. WiFi was down for most of the day, every member of the crew was getting a “WiFi Connected, but No Internet” message. It’s holding now after being reset but we will keep monitoring it.
Generator (hours run): 12 hours
Solar ‒ SOC 84%
Diesel – 75% fuel
Propane – 66% (telemetry reported by Shannon) psi.
Ethanol Free Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – Shannon told us we were not to worry about this gas. We have no knowledge of the gas or that 5 gallon container.
Water (trailer) – Empty, tank being cleaned in RAM.
Water (static) – 850 gallons (two external tanks)
Trailer to Static Pump used – No
Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – Yes
Water Meter: 133477.4
Toilet tank emptied: No. Last emptied April 11, 2018.
ATV’s Used: Red ATV, Blue ATVs #1, #2, and #2
Oil Added? No but checked and OK.
ATV Fuel Used: 20%
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 6
Notes on ATVs: All working well and ready for use.
Deimos rover used: No
Hours: 119.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 31
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: 29.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 25.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 91%
Currently charging: No
HabCar used and why, where? No
General notes and comments: Crew is doing well and having a great time going on EVAs and cooking together.
Summary of internet: 697MB at 2040.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits all charging, 3 one-piece suits and 2 two-piece suits used. Radios working fine.
Summary of Hab operations: Two successful EVAs, inspected and tested Musk Observatory (first day of acceptable weather), lots of cooking.
Summary of GreenHab operations: See GreenHab report.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Summary of RAM operations: The trailer water tank remains in the RAM for additional cleaning.
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: Spacesuit 9’s ventilation fan is not working. It worked during our first EVA but is not charging.
Greenhab Report – April 14th
GreenHab Report
Name: Andreea Radulescu
Date: 14 Apr 2018
Environmental control:
Ambient with door open
Shade cloth: on
Fan: not on.
Average temperatures: 21.7℃
Low 13.7℃
High 53.2℃
Hours of supplemental light: None
Changes to crops: Picked some tomatoes, pepper and red lettuce.
Daily water usage for crops: 8 gal
Time(s) of watering for crops: Twice: In the morning around 9:15am and afternoon 6:30pm
Moringa research observations: None
Changes to research plants: No
Aquaponics: None
Narrative: Picked some tomatoes, green pepper and red lettuce for the team. Also I have added MiracleGro when watering the plants.
Support/supplies needed: None
Commander Report
Title…SCRAMBLE DOG IS A STEELY EYED MISSLE MAN.
Great day of training / exploring.
Very productive EVAs continuing both our science (weight, muscle loss, suit fogging…) along with the work for Mars society…cleaning the water tank and removing the external skirt on the HAB.
The HAB skirt haa been removed “areas outside” our habitat. We will send a team and remove the skirt from the “inside areas” …for the purposes of our SIM ….at a later time and place on trailer along with other pieces. We cannot fit in area under fromt stairs in EVA suits so that area remains skirted.
Water tank needed some time to air out so doctor removed the cap and inspected. Intend to clean and put back on trailer early next week ready for service.
IMPRESSED: I continue to be impressed with the XO. He continues to be the voice of reason and chief moral officer. BZ Richard Blakeman.
LEARNED: Being a vegetarian by virtue of others around you being vegetarians…IS HARD. Yogi needs meat. Saw a cow on EVA….mmmmmm
POA&M….if approved by CAPCOM …would love to execute plan SCRAMBLE DOG.
Scramble dog consists of a half day “sleep in” partial day of rest for the crew ….XO and I are gonna make banana chocolate chip pancakes for the crew for beeakfast!!!!
Then… after noon …
medical training (short OJT by doctor) and a towing ATV exercise followed by movie night and an attempt at making dehydrated corn popcorn. Why NOT….;*)
Warm Regards,
Joseph Dituri, PhD(c)
CDR, U.S. Navy Diving Officer (ret)
Director – IBUM
Journalist Report – April 13th
Crew 192 Journalist Report 13Apr2018
Author: Victoria Varone
Today was another mostly indoors day for the crew, as we ride out what is hopefully the end of a ~3-day streak of strong wind storms. We’ve been keeping busy with repairs around the hab, games and movies, and plans for EVAs.
The great thing about this group of scientists is that we can always find another thing to do, another problem to solve. And we’ve been making excellent use of our time so far. But we’re all excited to get back out and explore the Martian terrain as soon as we can.
Tonight, and hopefully for the rest of our mission, we’ll also head outside to do some stargazing, as the cloudless Martian skies present an amazing and inspiring view, and always refresh and renew the aspirations of space dreamers.
Per aspera ad astra
Through hardships to the stars
Victoria
Crew Photos – April 13th
Photo of the Day: Yuri’s Night Fun
We donned our crew shirts, Yuri’s Night pins, and used some space-y holographic face masks to celebrate Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.
Operations Report – April 13th
Crew 192 Operations Report 12Apr2018
SOL 5
Name of person filing report: Richard Blakeman
Non-nominal systems: 1. Refrigerator (resolved); 2. Kitchen sink faucet
Notes on non-nominal systems: The refrigerator appeared to have stopped working overnight. Outlet was inspected, fridge unplugged and plugged back in, has been working since. Will continue to monitor.
Sink is being worked on right now.
Generator (hours run): 13 hours
Solar ‒ SOC 98%
Diesel – 75% fuel
Propane – 66% (telemetry reported by Shannon) psi.
Ethanol Free Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – Shannon told us we were not to worry about this gas. We have no knowledge of the gas or that 5 gallon container.
Water (trailer) – Empty, tank being cleaned in RAM.
Water (static) – 925 gallons (two external tanks)
Trailer to Static Pump used – No
Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – Yes
Water Meter: 133428.9
Toilet tank emptied: No. Last emptied April 11, 2018.
ATV’s Used: Blue ATVs #1 and #3
Oil Added? No but checked and OK.
ATV Fuel Used: 10%
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 3
Notes on ATVs: All working well and ready for use.
Deimos rover used: No
Hours: 119.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 31
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: 29.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: 25.2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: No
HabCar used and why, where? No
General notes and comments: Crew is doing well.
Summary of internet: 0MB at 1900.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits all charging, 2 one piece suits used. Radios working fine.
Summary of Hab operations: Cleaned and organized hab, including ceiling lights in the upper deck and various bins and shelves in lower deck. Organized food cabinets and cleaned additional kitchen appliances and pans. Fixed kitchen sink faucet.
Summary of GreenHab operations: See GreenHab report.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Summary of RAM operations: The trailer water tank remains in the RAM for additional cleaning.
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support:
– Regarding use of tables in the lower deck: There is a 3 foot wooden table in the spacesuit room and two 5 foot plastic tables in the lower deck. Requesting permission to swap the wooden table with one of the longer plastic ones so we can accommodate all one-piece EVA suits in the spacesuit room.
– Request permission to change out water filter that was delivered earlier today.
– Reviewed possible fixes for the skirt of the HAB as requested. Suggest using sheet metal screws and the electric drill to fasten skirting in place. Respectfully request permission to perform this repair via engineering EVA.
– There’s a picture attached of the base of a small tv screen/computer monitor that is in the hab, but does not seem to have the proper cords available for use. Does anyone know if the cords are available anywhere in the hab site?
– The laptop labeled “Hab” in the upper deck also does not have the proper cords to check for power. Please advise.
Thank you for removing the unneeded items we left outside. There are a few additional items we put outside for pickup.
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